Jude is a book full of warning, but it closes with supreme confidence in god. In it, jude preached against the dangerous practices and doctrines that put the gospel of jesus christ in peril. The whole of the book deals with apostasy and a turning away from the faith. Support for this identification may be found in this writers introduction to the book.
The little prophecy of jude affords a fitting introduction to the book of revelation. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. 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. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Jude wrote the letter to warn his readers against false teachers. In this book, jude confronts corrupt teachers who distort the message about. The book of jude references old testament and jewish literature to refute corrupt teachers and encourage godly living. View chuck swindolls chart of jude, which divides the. Jude 1 niv bible jude, a servant of jesus christ and a. Jude wrote this short book because there was a flood of false prophets coming into the church so he wrote. The epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. The subject of the book of jude is extremely serious and must be carefully studied. Jude does not quote the ot directly, but there are at least 9.
Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. The book of jude inductive bible study guide fiveweek study guide this material is designed to help you achieve correct interpretation and lifechanging application. 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. 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. Nov 17, 2014 in the first part of his letter jude describes the dangerous men and their tactics in spreading false doctrine. God has commanded his beloved church to do the necessary work of contending for the faith in a world of unbelief, and as. Watch our overview video on the book of jude, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The niv study bible biblica the international bible.
Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The epistle of jude chapter one following his salutation 12, jude explains the purpose for writing 34. The one clue available to presentday readers is the striking similarity between the books of jude and 2 peter. Book of jude overview insight for living ministries. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. Similarities between the epistle of jude and the second epistle of peter indicate one author may have influenced the other. As the fourth shortest new testament book philemon, 2 john and 3 john are shorter, jude is the last of 8 general epistles. Verses 316 jude writes about the danger of false teachers. May 02, 2020 the date of authorship for jude depends on whether jude used content from 2 peter, or peter used content from jude when writing 2 peter. Lessons from the epistle of jude topical studies bible study tools. Jude, a servant of jesus christ and a brother of james, to those who have been called, who are loved in god the father and kept for jesus christ. Also, jude records the prophecy of enoch, which is found nowhere else in scripture. Whether youre teaching a class, leading a small group, or just looking for a challenging personal study, life application bible studies are for you.
Of those so named in the nt, the ones most likely to be author of this letter are. This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. The english word apostasy does not appear in the bible, but the phrase turn away is the greek word apostrepho used five times in the new testament. This break down of jude was beautiful wow, how wonderful are you. William barclay, in his daily study bible series, makes this meaningful observation. These were serious issues and jude dealt with them. In the same way, when paul quoted a pagan poet, he didnt mean that the entire work of the poet was inspired by god. Dec 01, 2009 each study provides an indepth examination of a particular bible book using the new living translation text and notes from the life application study bible. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on jude and 2 peter. There are important lessons and insights to discover in its introduction. In this jude bible study we will examine the names, the actions, the characteristics, and the motives of false teachers.
Since peter wrote of false teachers who were to come cf. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. The book of jude is an important book for us today because it is written for the end times, for the end of the church age. View all jude bible study products and information. Home bible studies jude jude 18 these small group studies of jude contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Jude, which is rendered judah in hebrew and judas in greek, was named after its author v. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word. In the first part of his letter jude describes the dangerous men and their tactics in spreading false doctrine. The purpose of this book is to address false teachings and to illustrate a contrast between the. The book of jude is a general epistle apostolic letter.
The author identifies himself as jude, which is another form of the hebrew name judah greek judas, a common name among the jews. This is a 10 lesson study on the book of romans which includes an introductory survey pdf file size. It is important for students of the bible to become familiar with judea seldomread and littleunderstood book. Intro to jude biblica the international bible society. It reminds believers that the way they live demonstrates their faith. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our god. Bible study to speak to me in a way that has never happened before. How can you participate in defending the truth from error. 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 itself refrains from naming any particular individuals or places.
He sees the lord coming with ten thousands of his saints. 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. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. You want your bible study to help you grow, make a difference, and change your life. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Jun 01, 2000 this smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative.
Dangerous times should make us trust in a mighty god. The english word apostasy does not appear in the bible, but the phrase turn away is the greek word. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. The author is jude the brother of james, both of who are halfbrothers of jesus christ. Nov 14, 2009 judes message is opposition will come, and godless teachers will arise, but christians should contend for the faith by rejecting all falsehood and immorality, and by remembering gods acts of rescue and punishment. Its neglect reflects more the superficiality of the generation that neglects it than the irrelevance of its burning message. While often overlooked, the book of jude remains as relevant today as the time it was written. 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 niv study bible biblica the international bible society. I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, i found it. The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. Studies in pauls letter to the saints at rome, by jeff asher. Jude and 2 peter bible studies the gospel of john and.
Some people avoid studying the bible because they find theology dry and boring. The epistle of jude is a short but fascinating book in the new testament. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. Jude states in the epistle that he wanted eagerly to write about the salvation christians share but that he was moved to write instead about the need for christians to fight for their faith. A bible class book suitable for teenage and adult classes. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Read and study jude 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers. Book of jude read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Read and study jude 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary.
Study guide for jude by david guzik blue letter bible. The study chart on the last page of this booklet outlines the entire inductive method. Jude niv jude, a servant of jesus christ and a bible gateway. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of jude, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Studying the little epistle of jude is like working a gold mine because of all the. This will be picked up upon by jude in verse as he describes the misleading stars cf. When we understand judes thought his letter becomes one of the greatest interest for the history of the earliest church and by no means without relevance for today. Although bauckham argues that judes point depends on extrabiblical literature jude, pp. Tom constables expository notes on jude this is also available in the net. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books. Charts, maps, and thirteen lessons, complete with questions and notes, are sure to challenge all who enjoy an applicationoriented approach to bible study. Judes quoting of the book of enoch doesnt mean that the whole book of enoch inspired scripture only the portion jude quotes. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
The book of jude refutes corrupt teachers and encourages. This jude bible study provides an in depth analysis of false teachers. He reminds his readers of gods judgments in the past 57, then describes the character and ultimate doom of false teachers 819. Jude with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The epistle or book of jude is only one chapter but the author packs a lot into twentyfive verses. The sin and doom of ungodly people dear friends, although i was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, i felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for. 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. See an overview of the book of jude from the walk series. Now, in the gospel records there are three or four men by the name of james, and. While often overlooked, the book of jude remains as relevant. Contending for the faith in todays culture, bible study book. The date of authorship for jude depends on whether jude used content from 2 peter, or peter used content from jude when writing 2 peter.