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Who prophesied about the Lord coming to judge everyone?
Who prophesied about the Lord coming to judge everyone?
The apostles foretold that there would be scoffers in the last times who would follow their own ungodly desires.
The apostles foretold that there would be scoffers in the last times who would follow their own ungodly desires.
True
What should believers do to keep themselves in God's love?
What should believers do to keep themselves in God's love?
Build themselves up in their most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.
Enoch was the ______ from Adam.
Enoch was the ______ from Adam.
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Match the following actions with their related outcomes:
Match the following actions with their related outcomes:
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What is the main reason Jude felt compelled to write to his audience?
What is the main reason Jude felt compelled to write to his audience?
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Jude describes the ungodly people as those who deny Jesus Christ.
Jude describes the ungodly people as those who deny Jesus Christ.
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In Jude's writing, which historical event is mentioned to illustrate disbelief among God’s people?
In Jude's writing, which historical event is mentioned to illustrate disbelief among God’s people?
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The ungodly people are described as clouds without _______.
The ungodly people are described as clouds without _______.
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Match the following individuals or groups with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following individuals or groups with their corresponding descriptions:
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Jude identifies himself as a servant of Jesus Christ and the brother of James.
- Addresses the called, loved by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ.
The Sin and Doom of Ungodly People
- Urges believers to contend for the faith entrusted to God's holy people.
- Warns about ungodly individuals who distort God's grace, promoting immorality and denying Jesus Christ.
Historical Examples of Judgment
- Reminds that the Lord delivered His people from Egypt but later punished those who did not believe.
- Highlights the fate of angels who abandoned their proper positions, bound for judgment.
- References Sodom and Gomorrah as examples of severe punishment for sexual immorality.
Character of Ungodly Individuals
- Describes ungodly people as dreamers who pollute their bodies and reject authority.
- Compares them to irrational animals, destined for destruction due to their actions.
- Invokes the way of Cain, errors of Balaam, and Korah's rebellion as paths leading to doom.
Analogies and Metaphors
- These ungodly individuals are depicted as blemishes at love feasts, self-serving shepherds.
- Compared to clouds without rain, autumn trees without fruit, and wild waves foaming shame.
Prophecy and Judgment
- Enoch prophesied about the Lord coming with many holy ones for judgment.
- These individuals are characterized by grumbling, fault-finding, and following evil desires.
Call to Persevere
- Reminds believers of the apostles' warnings about scoffers in the last times.
- Encourages Christians to build themselves in faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.
- Advises keeping in God’s love while waiting for Jesus Christ’s mercy for eternal life.
Exhortation to Compassion
- Instructs believers to show mercy to those who doubt and save others from spiritual dangers.
- Emphasis on hating the corruption associated with sinful behavior.
Doxology
- Declares God’s ability to keep believers from stumbling and present them faultless.
- Exalts God for His glory, majesty, power, and authority through Jesus Christ, affirming His eternal reign.
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Test your understanding of the Book of Jude, focusing on its themes of faith, mercy, and the condemnation of ungodly individuals. This quiz will challenge your knowledge about Jude's message to the early Christian community and the importance of contending for the faith.
