The book of jude is only 25 verses long but it is a nuclear bomb of sorts. This is essential because the teachings of jesus christ, the prophets and apostles are being attacked. Of those so named in the nt, the ones most likely to be author of this letter are. The book of jude is a general epistle apostolic letter. 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 book of jude references old testament and jewish literature to refute corrupt teachers and encourage godly living. He reminds his audience of the exodus, the fall of the angels, and the judgment of sodom and gomorrah jude 1. He sees the lord coming with ten thousands of his saints. The book of jude refutes corrupt teachers and encourages. 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. 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.
Since peter wrote of false teachers who were to come cf. Although jude judas, was a common name in palestine at least 8 are named in the new testament, the author of jude generally has been accepted as jude, christs halfbrother. It reminds believers that the way they live demonstrates their faith. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books. Includes the complete text of the new king james version of first, second and third john, along with the epistle of jude, with questions for each section of these books color cover. The epistle of jude, often shortened to jude, is the penultimate book of the new testament and the bible as a whole. The whole of the book deals with apostasy and a turning away from the faith.
There are important lessons and insights to discover in its introduction. Jude concludes his letter with what is perhaps the best known benedictionblessing in all of the new testament. The subject of the book of jude is extremely serious and must be carefully studied. Jude, which is rendered judah in hebrew and judas in greek, was named after its author verse 1, one of the 4 halfbrothers of christ matthew. The bible study book includes leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups, personal study resources to be completed between small group meetings, and versebyverse study for comprehension and application. The writer is jude, which is the english form of the name judas. Most scholars identify the writer as jude the halfbrother of jesus for at least two reasons. Study guide for jude by david guzik blue letter bible. A detailed study of the 12 minor prophets of the old testament. Bible study to speak to me in a way that has never happened before.
In it, jude preached against the dangerous practices and doctrines that put the gospel of jesus christ in peril. The book of jude, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of jude, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Jude refers to a jewish tradition found in the apocryphal book, the assumption of moses. See an overview of the book of jude from the walk series. Bible class book on the minor prophets, by david padfield. This free bible class book has questions for each section pdf file size. 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 book of jude offers free, online access to study passages, for biblical studies, contained in the words, text and verses of the roman catholic scripture of the douay rheims version of the bible. I struggle with not yielding to the temptation of that deadly sin lust. He is to be differentiated from the apostle judas, the son of james luke 6. First, he identified himself as the brother of james jude 1. 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.
As the fourth shortest new testament book philemon, 2 john and 3 john are shorter, jude is the last of 8 general epistles. Few studies of scripture combine so few verses with so much controversy and mystery as the book of jude. Jude wrote this short book because there was a flood of false prophets coming into the church so he wrote. Includes the complete text of the new king james version of first, second and third john, along with the epistle of jude, with questions for each section. It needs to be read and studied c2c, that is, covertocover. 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.
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. This jude bible study provides an in depth analysis of false teachers. The book of jude was written as a result of an emergency situation. You want your bible study to help you grow, make a difference, and change your life. This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. Studying the little epistle of jude is like working a gold mine because of all the rich nuggets which are here just for the mining. For example, the first place where a false teaching is listed is in verse 4. Dec 01, 2009 whether youre teaching a class, leading a small group, or just looking for a challenging personal study, life application bible studies are for you. Similarities between the epistle of jude and the second epistle of peter indicate one author may have influenced the other. Contending for the faith, translated part of the series. Studying the book of jude in small group discussions lesson 1 the sin and doom of godless men jude 1. 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.
Introduction, reminders, condemnation, and exhortation. Jude does not quote the ot directly, but there are at least 9. He only uses the fact he understands to be true, and does not imply that the apocryphal book is inspired. The purpose of the book of jude is to warn and urge christians to contend for the faith.
The epistle of jude is a short but fascinating book in the new testament. He also refers to other jewish literature outside the canon of the bible in verses 9 and 14. The purpose of this book is to address false teachings and to illustrate a contrast between the. The author is jude the brother of james, both of who are halfbrothers of jesus christ. These were serious issues and jude dealt with them. Like most of the other general epistles, the title of this little book takes its name from its author. Translation of jude from word studies from the greek new testament by. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. View all jude bible study products and information. Read the book of jude you will find the complete text printed out in lesson 1 or you can use your own bible or translation of your choice, and, as you read, underline in black, the false apostate teachings that these godless men were teaching and or doing. I was reading the book of jude on your site and, truthfully, i saw myself in a portion of the words written there. As we grow in our knowledge of him we will grow spiritually.
Jude explains the dangers and how we should respond. These notes were written for use in our home bible study. 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. Here again is the greek word, hapax, which tells us that the christian knows the. 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. The one clue available to presentday readers is the striking similarity between the books of jude and 2 peter. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english.
Epistle of jude verse by verse ministry international. The little prophecy of jude affords a fitting introduction to the book of revelation. They were developed to encourage a regular versebyverse study of the bible. Now, in the gospel records there are three or four men by the name of james, and. Book of jude overview insight for living ministries.
The letter is only 25 verses, but despite its short length, its one of the least often studied books of scripture. Jun 01, 2000 this smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. Jude wrote the letter to warn his readers against false teachers. 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. Jude, which is rendered judah in hebrew and judas in greek, was named after its author v. Faith in faithless times the message of jude having capitol hill baptist church. This personal bible study book is designed to be paired with teaching videos from jackie hill perry. Also, jude records the prophecy of enoch, which is found nowhere else in scripture. 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.
Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, i found it. Jude runs to the front lines of the epic battle of the ages and drives a stake into the ground for the true gospel of jesus christ. Contending for the faith in todays culture, bible study book. I am so desperately seeking to be a better christian. It is the second last book in the bible, and a very interesting document. Todays bible study shall be taken from the book of jude we will be covering the fall of the angels that are mentioned in the book of genesis 6. The epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. This is a short book of the bible but one which is very pertinent for us today. In this jude bible study we will examine the names, the actions. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers. Lessons from the epistle of jude bible study tools. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, the macarthur bible studies are an invaluable tool for bible students of all ages.
Tom constables expository notes on jude this is also available in the net. Truth book of jude mens group topics mens group foundation. 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. Studying the little epistle of jude is like working a gold mine because of all the rich. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The importance of knowing each book of the bible becomes obvious when we realize that god has given us each of the books so that we will know god. Free new testament study guides and bible class books. 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. I think you will find that the message of jude is just as appropriate for us as it was to the original recipients. Lessons from the epistle of jude topical studies bible study tools. Whether youre teaching a class, leading a small group, or just looking for a challenging personal study, life application bible studies are for you.