The book of jude is a general epistle apostolic letter. This study guide was designed for adult bible classes, though. As the fourth shortest new testament book philemon, 2 john and 3 john are shorter, jude. Bible study to speak to me in a way that has never happened before. This jude bible study provides an in depth analysis of false teachers. Commentary on the book of jude 1jude, a bondservant of jesus christ, and brother of james, jude identifies himself in the way that most of the early church leaders did by calling himself a bondservant. It is all that we believe about god, the bible, sin, jesus christ, etc. The little prophecy of jude affords a fitting introduction to the book of revelation. Thank you for choosing to study the book of jude with me. I think you will find that the message of jude is just as appropriate for us as it was to the original recipients. Also, jude records the prophecy of enoch, which is found nowhere else in scripture. While often overlooked, the book of jude remains as relevant today as the time it was written.
The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. Dangerous times should make us trust in a mighty god. Home bible studies jude jude overview these small group studies of jude contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
It holds many gems about contending for the faith of jesus christ. Its neglect reflects more the superficiality of the generation that neglects it than the irrelevance of its burning message. This likely refers to jesus halfbrother jude, as jesus also had a halfbrother named james matthew. We have put together a study guide for one of the most succinct and pithy books in the new testament the book of jude. Frank shallieu in 1979 it seems providential that the book of jude is found next to the final book in the bible, the book of revelation, which is one of the last books to be understood this side of the veil. Jude likely does not identify himself as a brother of jesus out of humility and reverence for christ. Jude confronts corrupt teachers who distort the message about his brother jesus and lead others astray. Mens group topics, mens ministry, mens bible study guides, small group discussion topics, mens group discussion topics. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter of jude.
It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word. 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. When we understand jude s thought his letter becomes one of the greatest interest for the history of the earliest church and by no means without relevance for today. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The whole of the book deals with apostasy and a turning away from the faith. 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. Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. The purpose of this book is to address false teachings and to illustrate a contrast between the. 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.
View all jude bible study products and information. To set forth an expository study of the book of jude. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking words in boxes are from the bible. The authorship of this epistle has been the subject of. A study of the books of james and jude gene taylor2 an introduction to the book of james the epistle of james is one of the most practical, hardhitting books of the bible. William barclay, in his daily study bible series, makes this meaningful observation. This is a short book of the bible but one which is very pertinent for us today. These worksheets accompany the blog posts to help you get the most out of learning how to study the bible using the inductive study method. It has only twentyfive verses, however the lessons are very important for us so that we can be wary of those who are not honest and would desire to steal the joy of salvation from you. But sometimes you have to truly dig in to find where and what these gems are.
Bible class book on the epistle of james, by david padfield. Jude identifies himself in the way that most of the early church. Home bible studies jude jude 18 these small group studies of jude contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. 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. Jude affords a fitting introduction to the book of revelation. Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. But in our day and age, punchy has become rude or unacceptable. Studying the book of jude in small group discussions lesson 1 the sin and doom of godless men jude 1. The book of jude inductive bible study guide fiveweek study guide this material is designed to help you achieve correct interpretation and lifechanging application. It is safe to conclude that when james is referred to without any designation as brother of john, son of zebedee, or son of alphaeus, that james the brother of our lord is. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format.
The stepbystep guide is contained in the blog posts. 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. It was assumed that the epistle of jude is one of the last inspirational letters. 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. It is important for students of the bible to become familiar with jude a seldomread and littleunderstood book. The writer is jude, which is the english form of the name judas. The study chart on the last page of this booklet outlines the entire inductive method. Constables notes on jude 5 message the book of jude is in the bible to teach us that. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. The signature verse of jude is verse 3, contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to. Commentary on the book of jude relevant bible teaching. Ordinarily, when the new testament writers wish to confirm their words, they do so with a quotation from the old testament, using it as the word of god. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
The book of jude is the very definition of punchy and pithy proclamationswith its short commands and statements popping off the page like machinegun fire. This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. Jude gives the only record in the scriptures of the contention over the body of moses. As the fourth shortest new testament book philemon, 2 john and 3 john are shorter, jude is the last of 8 general epistles. So, join us as we see what jude, who wrote this almost 2000 years ago, has to say to us today. It seems providential that the book of jude is found next to the final book in the bible, the book of revelation, which is. Jude is a book full of warning, but it closes with supreme confidence in god.
To help each one have a better understanding of the books of the bible. Jude 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. See an overview of the book of jude from the walk series. The subject of the book of jude is extremely serious and must be carefully studied. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers.
There is no doubt that in the days of jude, and in the days of jesus, enoch was a very popular book which every pious jew would know and read. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. This booklet by gene taylor has an excellent introduction to the book of hebrews and a complete outline of the book. He warned of the danger of departing from the faith onceforall delivered to the saints v. The english word apostasy does not appear in the bible, but the phrase turn away is the greek word. Jude does not quote the old testament directly, but there are at least 9 obvious. After the introduction there are seven more lesson consisting of a series of questions over the bible text pdf file size. Jude 1 identifies the author of the book of jude as jude, a brother of james. The epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions.
He sees the lord coming with ten thousands of his saints. Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on jude and 2 peter. Jude john was most likely the only apostle left, the church was seen as vulnerable so jude wrote and. Contending for the faith bible studies the gospel of. Study guide for jude by david guzik blue letter bible. Judah, one of jesus half brothers, wrote the book of jude to messianic believers who were familiar with old testament scriptures and jewish literature. Part 1 having in mind to write to the church about salvation, the lords brother was prompted by the holy spirit to write this blistering criticism. 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. He understands that his life is to be willfully surrendered to the call of christ upon his life. Questions should be studied by each individual before your discussion group meets. Includes the complete text of the new king james version of the epistle of james, with questions for. The author is jude the brother of james, both of who are halfbrothers of jesus christ.
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