Wow, jude is such a powerful little book of the bible. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books. Free bible study guides discussion topics small group. For the best bible gateway experience, upgrade to bible gateway plus. Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today.
Jude 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The book of jude was written in the period of 7080 a. Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Study the bible online using commentary on jude 1 and more. Best jude commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. And jude encouraged the people in that church to continue to. Read jude 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The bad angels did not obey god and they lost their home in heaven. Jude denounces the apostates jude 810 likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. What was a cloud the size of a mans hand in jude s day is now a storm of hurricane force that fills the land.
The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. Home bible studies jude jude 18 these small group studies of jude contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Jude 1 msg i, jude, am a slave to jesus christ and. Book of jude overview insight for living ministries. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies.
This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. The holy spirit detoured jude from writing on some theme of the faith in order that he might sound a warning of the impending apostasy. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. It is important for students of the bible to become familiar with jude a seldomread and littleunderstood book. This personal bible study book is designed to be paired with teaching videos from jackie hill perry. The book of jude is a short letter in the bible new testament.
The disobedient israelites, sodom and gomorrah, balaam and core, and which are written for an example jude 1. God has commanded his beloved church to do the necessary work of contending for the faith in a world of unbelief, and as we do, he will keep us from falling into the same deception. Hiebert a concise and informative commentary on the epistle. Jude is now humbled that he stoops himself to the position of a bondservant. He has revealed it to us, and he is the main subject of it. Within me has now been ingrained a passion to know and understand the bible, to deeply respect and honor it for what it is, and to treat it very seriously because. This summary of the book of jude provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of jude. The new testament mentions four men by the name judas. Jude speaks of the angels who sinned, who are now imprisoned and awaiting a future day of judgment.
There are important lessons and insights to discover in its introduction of the author, its purpose, its target audience and most importantly, its various references from the old testament and a few apocryphal texts today lets focus on the opening lines of the epistle and get to know the author, his audience, and. All praise and glory to our father god, our savior. The book of jude references old testament and jewish literature to refute corrupt teachers and encourage godly living. Schreiner says of it, some of the most beautiful statements about gods sustaining grace are found in jude. The expositors bible commentary on jude alfred plummer.
It is possible that jude had this in mind here, as the language of earlier chapters of the same book may have suggested others of jude s figures. Yet michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of moses, durst not bring against. This book is not in the bible, but was very popular in new testament times. It is not too much to say that the new testament no where else presents so many strange phenomenon, or raises so many curious questions within so narrow a space. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter of jude.
The epistle of jude is a short but fascinating book in the new testament. In it, jude preached against the dangerous practices and doctrines that put the gospel of jesus christ in peril. Book of jude 1 jude, the servant of jesus christ, and brother of james, to them that are sanctified by god the father, and preserved in jesus christ, and called. Wandering stars jude is referring to the book of enoch. The epistle of jude is the last epistle preceding the great final book with which the holy scriptures conclude, the. Jude tells the people to recall their captivity in egypt and how god destroyed the unbelievers. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter of jude. Its neglect reflects more the superficiality of the generation that neglects it than the irrelevance of its burning message. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. At least three decades had passed since the lord jesus returned to heaven. Evidently it is something supposed to be well known to those whom st. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. But though jude accords with it in some particulars, it does not follow that he accords with it in all. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
Jude 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Although jude is a tiny book with only 25 verses, it is a very important book. None are shut out from gospel offers and invitations, but those who. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers. Jude, a servant of jesus christ, and brother of james, to them that are called, beloved in god the father, and kept for jesus christ. The publisher notes that the nac series has been designed primarily to enable pastors, teachers, and students to read the bible with clarity and proclaim it with power. He understands that his life is to be willfully surrendered to the call of christ upon his life. Verses 316 jude writes about the danger of false teachers. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.
While often overlooked, the book of jude remains as relevant today as the time it was written. Schreiner also wrote the hebrews commentary in the btcp series. Tom constables expository notes on jude this is also available in the net. Jude, the servant of jesus christ probably jude the apostle, who was surnamed thaddeus and lebbeus, was son to alpheus, and brother to james the less, joses, and simon. Enoch obeyed god and went straight to heaven genesis 4. How to mens group topics, mens ministry, mens bible study guides, small group discussion topics, mens group discussion topics.
Jude overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Jude gives the only record in scripture regarding the contention of satan with michael the archangel over the body of moses. Jude 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Enoch identifies these wandering stars as fallen bad angels. Scripture is the reflection of gods book of life in which believers are written. Jude, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of biblical theology. Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. For the significance of this verse in understanding the authorship and date of the epistle, see in the introduction. Jude 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Jude wrote his letter to warn the church about some men. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. Read jude commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.
It reminds believers that the way they live demonstrates their faith. Purchase jude leader kit for small groups, or follow the directions for purchasing the personal use videos inside of the bible study book. William barclay, in his daily study bible series, makes this meaningful observation. The book of jude is notoriously difficult to date, primarily because the bible and tradition reveal so little about the personal details of its author while the book. The gospel salvation is a common salvation, that is, in a most sincere offer. Jude erv greetings from jude, a servant of jesus bible. 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. Bible study to speak to me in a way that has never happened before. Scripture is the reflection of gods book of life in which believers are written among the living. Gives list of parallels between enoch, 2 peter, and jude. Jude is addressing, and it appears to be given as a fact which he believes, though we cannot be sure of this.
Also, jude records the prophecy of enoch, which is found nowhere else in scripture. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. It has been said that the book of acts describes the beginning of the institution of the local church and jude. Apostasy is a departure from the faith, the apostles doctrine. View all jude bible study products and information. Study guide for jude by david guzik blue letter bible. Bible commentaries albert barnes notes on the whole bible jude. Study the bible online using commentary on jude and more. The writer identifies himself as jude, the servant of the jesus christ and the brother of james. If the wandering stars are to be identified with any particular order of the heavenly bodies, it will be with the comets rather than the planets, the movements.
The expositors bible commentary commentary on jude edwin a blum frank gaebelein, editor. Thank you, jackie perry, for walking me through what it is to know the truth about being a godly person. To those who have been chosen and are loved by god the father and have been kept safe in jesus christ. For less than the cost of a latte each month, youll gain access to a vast digital bible study library and reduced banner ads to minimize distractions from gods word. When we understand jude s thought his letter becomes one of the greatest interest for the history of the earliest church and by no means without relevance for today. Study jude 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. Commentary on the book of jude 1jude, a bondservant of jesus christ, and brother of james, jude identifies himself in the way that most of the early church leaders did by calling himself a bondservant. Bible verses commentary on the the book of jude you. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. And brother of james so well known by his distinguished services in the cause of christ and of his gospel. In this 7session study from jackie hill perry, dive into themes of. Jude commentary john gills exposition of the bible.