Jude in verse six gives another example of gods unwavering justice. Jude s entire book is based on about this 6 verse section here, starting in verse 15. Watch our overview video on the book of jude, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Jude 6 says that the devil is in everlasting chains, so how can he be at work in the world if this took place in the distant past and if he is still in everlasting chains.
Jude new king james version nkjv greeting to the called. Two apocryphal hebrew works are quoted, the assumption of moses verse 9 and the book of enoch verses 1415. The first is found in michaels disputing with satan over the body. Jude which in hebrew is judas was one of four halfbrothers of jesus christ mark 6. False teachers were boldly teaching their heresies in the meetings of the congregation. Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones. In the book of jude there are two other references made to old testament occurrences which are not mentioned in the old testament. First, he identified himself as the brother of james jude 1. The copula connects it closely with the former, and gives it some emphasis. Study of jude verse 16 pastor charles lawson youtube. Just like jesus other family members, except for his mother mary, they didnt believe in him. And the angels, who kept not their first dignity once assigned them under the son of god. Jude 1723 new international version niv a call to persevere. And angels who did not keep their own domain, but abandoned their proper abode, he has kept in eternal bonds under.
My translation of this book from the original languages is provided below. There are primarily two different interpretations of jude 6 and ii peter 2. Jude likely does not identify himself as a brother of jesus out of humility and reverence for christ. Most classical commentators, rejecting the genesis 6 approach, simply take this verse and its parallel in 2 peter 2. This is a problem of when this occurred or else, he has since been released to operate under the restrictions that god has placed on him. Jude 1 few studies of scripture combine so few verses with so much intrigue and mystery as the book of jude the letter is only 25 verses, so its a very quick read, yet its one of the least often studied books of scripture jude s letter invites wonder and confusion.
Jude is the seventh and last of the general epistles or catholic letters, the writings of apostles to the church at large. In the same way as these seems to refer to the angels of verse 6. It is probably the harshest letter in the new testament. Henry morris, in his book, the genesis record, also supported this view, stating. Jude 6 7 there is a case to be that jude s comment about sarkos heteras other flesh is a reference to sex with angels not sex with other men.
This important truth is clearly seen in the book of jude, verses 56. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority. Thus in some of these sources it is not possible to cite page numbers. The book of jude may not be a lengthy epistle, but it certainly is challenging, and in a few short verses we are given some important instructions to help protect ourselves from the assaults of the enemy who, like a roaring lion, prowls around seeking who he can devour. Verse 6 6 and the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. When you describe yourself as a believer in jesus, you are describing your lifes position from your perspective.
Deb, i do not question the inspiration of the book of jude. God, however, marked them out as enemies a long time ago. Angels are spirit by nature and invisible, meaning they do not have bodies. Kjv says reserved in everlasting chains, says they have a standing reservation under darkness. That is their basic fundamental text, and it should be ours too. Jude, a servant of jesus christ and brother of james, to those who are called, beloved in god. As the fourth shortest new testament book philemon, 2 john and 3 john are shorter, jude is the last of 8 general epistles. Each word or phrase that jude uses has rich meaning and exposes the base character of these individuals. It is important, because both james and jude hearken back to the sermon on the mount quite a bit. Those who do are liberal theologians and leftleaning evangelicals, or postevangelicals. This is a problem of when this occurred or else, he has since been released to operate under. In verse 4, jude gives a few general points about false teachers. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of.
In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. That the author of the book of jude identified himself as the brother of james likely aligns him with the family of jesus. There is similarity between jude and the second letter of peter 2. The bible references many nonbiblical resources, one of those is as you say. Satan rebelled against god and lead a fourth of the angels in heaven to disobey god. Jude is the only one in the bible that refers to michael verse 9 being an archangel. This account of the angels sin is recorded only in this passage of sacred writ. This likely refers to jesus halfbrother jude, as jesus also had a halfbrother named james matthew. The literal translation of the first part is, for certain men have wormed their way in. Jude, which is rendered judah in hebrew and judas in greek, was named after its author verse 1, one of the 4 halfbrothers of christ matthew. While paul wrote to specific congregations and individuals, peter, james, john, and jude wrote to broader audiences across the roman empire. This quote is also found in the apocryphal book of enoch and refers to christ returning to execute.
The second instance of divine judgment is taken from the angelic world. Word meanings in the nt, ralph earle, 1994, baker books jude, a. It is enough to say that it is conceivable that this could happen and that this is the probable meaning of verse 4. Jude with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
It is the opening up of the spirit of the law, the spirit of how a christian should live. This is more than any other book in the new testament. Instead i have cited the verse or verses in jude e. What makes the text inspired is the autographs, that is, the extant writing guided. Jude begins his book by describing believers in jesus from gods perspective. And the angels which kept not their first estate or, as the clause may be rendered, their first dignity. He is not the same judas as the apostle judas who was the son of james luke 6. Everything inside brackets is commentary that is meant to assist the reader in understanding certain doctrines and concepts germaine to the context. The book of jude is an important book for us today because it is written for the end times.
The message of jude the following overview of the book of jude is related to this weeks torah reading, parashat korach. But though jude accords with it in some particulars, it does not follow that he accords with it in all. This book describes several instances of gods judgment against the fallen angels. In fact, my definition of textdriven preaching is this. They slithered in like snakes without others being aware, on the sly. It was composed as an encyclical letter that is, one not directed to the members of one church in particular, but intended rather to be circulated and read in all churches. Verse 6 is likely an allusion to the sin of the angels in genesis 6. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwellingthese he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great day. Our torah portion this week centers on the rebellion of korach, a man who questioned gods authority and arrogantly sought to intrude into the office of the priesthood. And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the. Several sources i have cited here are from the electronic media, either from websites or from electronic research libraries. Jude nkjv greeting to the called jude, a bible gateway.
It means here that heaven was their native abode or dwellingplace. The whole emphasis of jude s letter is confronting apostasy and false teachers. There is a case to be that judes comment about sarkos heteras other. Jude contending for the faith these shorter letters of the new testament are often neglected, but the neglect of this important letter says more about us than it does about the book of jude. Book of jude overview insight for living ministries. The master saved a people out of the land of egypt. Jude 1 identifies the author of the book of jude as jude, a brother of james. Its neglect reflects more the superficiality of the generation that neglects it than the irrelevance of its burning message. A commentary on the book of jude gods condemnation of. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. And you know the story of the angels who didnt stick to their post, abandoning it for other, darker missions. The depraved character of these teachers is denounced by jude as despicable and detestable verses 1216. Jude gives it as an account of their sin, that they kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation.
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