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What is the main purpose of the book of Jude?
Who is identified as the author of the Epistle of Jude?
What characterizes the ungodly men mentioned in Jude 4?
In Jude, what are some characteristics of those who are described as divisive?
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What is the probable date range for when the Epistle of Jude was written?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics Jude uses to describe apostates?
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Which key phrase encapsulates the essential message of Jude?
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What is a common feature of the false teachers described by Jude?
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What is one of the actions that believers are encouraged to take to safeguard against apostasy?
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Which metaphor does Jude use to describe the character of false teachers?
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What should believers remember according to Jude's warnings?
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How does Jude describe the outcome for the apostate teachers?
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What does Jude state about the preservation of believers?
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What was Jude's primary purpose in writing the letter?
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What is one guideline Jude provides for avoiding apostasy?
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According to Jude, what is the ultimate consequence of apostasy?
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Who is able to keep believers from stumbling according to Jude?
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What element is essential for believers to contend earnestly for their faith?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Jude is the last of the general letters in the New Testament.
- It is written by Jude, the brother of James.
- Jude is a passionate defense against apostasy, warning against false teachers who distort the grace of God.
- It calls believers to contend for the faith, reminding them of the teachings of the apostles.
Author
- Jude identifies himself as a "servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James".
Date
- Dates from 66-80 A.D.
- Based on similarities to 2 Peter and the heresies that existed at the time.
Purpose
- To contend for the faith that is entrusted to the saints.
- To instruct believers about ungodly people who pervert the grace of God and deny Jesus.
Apostasy
- Apostasy: Refers to the falling away from the truth of the gospel.
- Apostates twist the grace of God into licentiousness, and deny the person and work of Christ.
- They reject both divine and human authority.
- They are worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit, and divisive.
Safeguards Against Apostasy
- Believers should build themselves up in the faith.
- Pray for the Holy Spirit's protection.
- Keep themselves in God's love, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Anticipate the rapture.
- Win the lost from error.
The Christ of Jude
- Jude emphasizes God’s faithfulness in preserving those who trust in Him.
- Christ is able to keep believers from stumbling and present them faultless before His glory.
Summary of Jude
- Jude is a compelling call to stand firm against false teachings.
- It exposes the nature of apostasy and its consequences, while offering guidance on defending against it.
Outline
- Salutation
- Warnings concerning Apostates
- Warnings concerning the Peril of Apostasy
- Actions of apostates in the present
- Guidelines for Avoiding Apostasy
- Doxology
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Explore the key themes of the Book of Jude, the final general letter in the New Testament. This quiz covers the authorship, purpose, and warnings against apostasy, as well as the call to contend for the faith. Test your knowledge about the apostolic teachings and Jude's passionate defense of true doctrine.
