The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. We believe the place given to this epistle is the right one, for as we shall see, it reveals the conditions, religiously and morally, which prevail on earth. Jude with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. They may be reproduced and distributed but may not be sold or published without the written consent of the author. Judes doxology exegesis of jude 2425 now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of his glory blameless with great joy, to the only god our savior, through jesus christ our lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. It can be placed beside other books in the new testament that also deal with apostasy. Most scholars identify the writer as jude the halfbrother of jesus for at least two reasons. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers.
Many have been troubled by this because they think jude is referring to a book that has perhaps been lost from the bible. False teachers and the art of murmuring exegesis of jude 16. These are they who had departed from the faith that was originally delivered jude 1. In this volume, peter davids offers a comprehensive study of the general or catholic epistles of. Dignitaries new king james or dignities king james literally means glorious ones, and it refers to the apostles. He probably means the james wrote the epistle of that name and is, therefore, the lords brother. Although jude merely attributes the quote to enoch, many are quick to assume he is quoting.
The holy scriptures in the king james and revised standard versions with general articles and introduction, exegesis, exposition for each book of the bible, george arthur buttrick. Exegetical studies in jude these exegetical bible lessons on the book of jude are edited versions of the series taught by pastor robert h. There are a number of parallels between 2 peter and the book of jude, which has led scholars to think that the author of 2 peter may have used jude as a starting point. The holy scriptures in the king james and revised standard versions with general articles and introduction, exegesis, exposition for each book of the bible.
This book is in the exegetical summaries of the new testament set. Jude 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Judes doxology exegesis of jude 2425 aletheia truth. First, he identified himself as the brother of james jude 1.
A commentary on the book of jude gods condemnation of. 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. This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. The holy scriptures in the king james and revised standard versions with general. It is interesting that nearly all commentaries seem to agree this is no small feat that judes reference to a common salvation is simply a reminder of this. He is also introduced in the book of enoch, and the view given of him there is like that in jude. The book of psalms walking with god through the psalms psalm 1. However, the indignity does not end there because to disrespect them is to also disrespect the one who sent them, as jesus reveals in matthew 10.
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. It comes from a book called the assumption of moses which was familiar to the readers of the first century. It has been said that the book of acts describes the beginning of the institution of the local church and jude deals with the ending or the end of the church age. Jude 1722 new international version niv a call to persevere. Therefore, the book of jude gives us an intense warning against leaving the truth, and gives a number of examples from old testament history. He belongs to that developed form which the doctrine of angels took towards the close of old testament revelation, when the ideas of distinction in dignity and office were added to the. But with the coming of jesus, we entered a new era. The epistle of jude, often shortened to jude, is the penultimate book of the new testament and the bible as a whole and is traditionally attributed to jude, the servant of jesus and the brother of james the just. The anointed one of psalm 2 was the king of israel, but as the.
Jude was concerned about strange and false teachings traveling throughout some of the churches. Jude, the servant of jesus christ if the view taken in the introduction to the epistle is correct, jude sustained a near relation to the lord jesus, being, as james was, the lords brother, galatians 1. You shall not revile god, nor curse a ruler of your people. Its neglect reflects more the superficiality of the generation that neglects it than the irrelevance of its burning message. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. But, in preaching through the book of jude, as we are attempting to do, we have the privilege to stop at this phrase and camp just a little while. In this volume, peter davids offers a comprehensive study of the general or catholic epistles of james, 12 peter, and jude, which are often insufficiently covered in more general new testament introductions, theologies, and surveys. Commentary on jude the epistle of jude introduction.
The book of jude contains a plethora of passages that are difficult to understand. This book is not intended to replace the commentaries that are consulted. Like most of the other general epistles, the title of this little book takes its name from its author. Jude warns his readers against the dangers of falling away from the faith, and he points to the faithlessness of the israelites in the wilderness as a reminder of how the lord destroyed those who did not believe and obey him. Jude wrote this book exclusively to fight against the apostasy that was defiling the church and defectors of the faith who were building apostate churches. 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. Verses 316 jude writes about the danger of false teachers. Jude 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. The halfbrother of jesus and the full brother of james wrote the book of jude.
First, jude takes the reviling of the glorious ones, and refers to an incident that is not recorded in our bible. In the book of jude, apostasy means only one thing, a departure from the truth of the word of god and the acceptance of false doctrine. Rather than being a standalone commentary, this book summarizes many important details of exegesis that should be considered in studying the biblical text. The epistle of jude, often shortened to jude, is the penultimate book of the new testament and is traditionally attributed to jude, the servant of jesus and the brother of james the just. The book of jude was written somewhere between ad 60 and 80. The epistle of jude is the last epistle preceding the great final book with which the holy scriptures conclude, the book of revelation. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books. It has been said that the book of acts describes the beginning of the institution of the local church and. The epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. Jude 16 as jude continues his description of apostates he begins to give specific descriptions of the character of these men and women. Matthew referred to him as lebbeus, whose surname was thaddeus matthew 10.
Also verse 17 may have reference to sayings which the apostles endorsed guthrie, nti, p. He is the merciful, the patient, the holy michael 40. Dealing with difficult texts of scripture often requires sharp exegesis, just as a meal may require a sharp knife. Living in the light of the coming king biblical theology of the new testament series davids, peter h. Best commentaries and books on jude logos bible software. Jude is filled with references to extrabiblical and pseudepigraphal writings that present a. Book of jude overview insight for living ministries. Before discussing a theology of each of the four letters, davids first deals with their common aspects their shared background in the grecoroman world and a. The reasons why he did not advert to this fact here, as an appellation which would serve to designate him, and as showing his authority to address others in the manner in.
False teachers were boldly teaching their heresies in the meetings of the congregation. Jude wrote the letter to warn his readers against false teachers. Copies are scarce as white elephants, and consequently expensive. The only other example of a new testament book beginning with this particular word is 3 john 1. Living in the light of the coming king biblical theology of the new testament series. These men were also very immoral in conduct and the epistle is written to. The idea of apostasy in the new testament is tied closely with the return of the lord jesus christ and the period of tribulation mentioned in the scriptures.
He wrote this book in order to urge believers to contend for the faith v. Jude is a book concerned with the subject of apostasy. At least three decades had passed since the lord jesus returned to heaven. This third release in zondervans biblical theology of the new testament series offers a comprehensive exploration of the theology of james, 12 peter, and jude, including introductory issues and major themes, but also shows how each book relates to the broad picture of new testament theology.