What makes the text inspired is the autographs, that is, the extant writing guided by the holy spirit. Its neglect reflects more the superficiality of the generation that neglects it than the irrelevance of its burning message. 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. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the. Book overview jude the author is named as jude, the brother of james. Mar 16, 2008 deb, i do not question the inspiration of the book of jude. But to avoid connection with judas iscariot, the infamous man who betrayed jesus, most english translators have used the name jude. David guzik commentary on jude 1 describes three examples that show the certainty of. Jude, which is rendered judah in hebrew and judas in greek, was named after its author v. The whole of the book deals with apostasy and a turning away from the faith. Deb, i do not question the inspiration of the book of jude.
Jude 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Study guide for jude by david guzik blue letter bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter of jude. I am writing to all who have been called by god the father, who loves you and keeps you safe in the care of jesus christ. The danger of false teachers dear friends, i had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation. The meaning is, that they owed their preservation wholly to him. As the footnote in the catholic bible says, the book of enoch is apocryphal. Thus, jude called the church to fight, in the midst of intense spiritual warfare, for the truth. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. Nw bible baptist books is a ministry of northwest bible baptist church in elgin, il. The book of jude is notoriously difficult to date, primarily because the bible. Jude 1723 new international version niv a call to persevere. The subject of the book of jude is extremely serious and must be carefully studied.
He understands that his life is to be willfully surrendered to. These they had in admiration for the sake of gain, jude 1. Scripture is the reflection of gods book of life in which believers are written among. Jude does not quote the ot directly, but there are at least 9. Commentary on the book of jude relevant bible teaching. Concerning the apocryphal writings, which especially the book of enoch, which jude is charged with having used in the composition of his epistle, we shall have more to say in the annotations. Scripture is the reflection of gods book of life in which believers are written. Jude 1723 niv a call to persevere but, dear bible gateway. The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The holy spirit, by jude, has sealed the truth of this much of the matter contained in the book of enoch, though probably that book, as well as jude, derived it from tradition compare note, given by some for thinking the book of enoch copied from jude rather than vice versa. Tom constables expository notes on jude this is also available in the net. Relevant bible teaching bible commentary book of jude relevant bible teaching sanctify them in the truth. But though jude accords with it in some particulars, it does not follow that he accords with it in all.
This letter is by its address attributed to jude, a slave of jesus christ and brother of james. Jude with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Greetings from jude this letter is from jude, a slave of jesus christ and a brother of james. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.
It was composed as an encyclical letterthat is, one not directed to the members of one church in particular, but intended rather to be circulated and read in all churches. The expositors bible commentary commentary on jude edwin a blum frank gaebelein, editor. In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. Study the bible online using commentary on jude 1 and more. Relevant bible teaching bible commentary book of jude.
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 epistle of jude is a brief book of only a single chapter with 25 verses. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter of jude. 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 before the great coming event takes place, of which. The one clue available to presentday readers is the striking similarity between the books of jude and 2 peter.
Nov 15, 2014 a verse by verse commentary on the book of jude. May 10, 2017 the book of jude bill johnson duration. But in ordinary greek by far its most common meaning was a submerged. Jude 1 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Hiebert a concise and informative commentary on the epistle.
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. Truth book of jude mens group topics mens group foundation. Click chart to enlarge chart from recommended resource jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. Summary of the book of jude in the bible epistle of jude. Jude 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. This is an athletic term this intensified form is found only here.
Concluding doxology 2425 epistle of jude book of jude explained summary commentary. 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. The disobedient israelites, sodom and gomorrah, balaam and core, and which are written for an example jude 1. Jude is not suggesting that the book of enoch is holy, like the bible. Jude 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The links between the epistle and 2 peter, its use of the biblical apocrypha, and its brevity raised concern. Verses 316 jude writes about the danger of false teachers.
The apostles manner of speaking insinuates that they attempted to raise themselves to a higher station. The word servant, under the old covenant, was adapted to the spirit of fear and bondage that clave to that dispensation. If peter is the author of ii peter, then the date is close to his lifetime he died in a. The passage that jude uses from the book of enoch 1. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. The epistle of jude is the last epistle preceding the great final book with which the holy scriptures conclude, the book of revelation. The book of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. But, like every good writer and speaker, he is using language that is familiar. Study jude 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Foaming out their own shame, creating much uneasiness to. He understands that his life is to be willfully surrendered to the call of christ upon his life. Book of jude overview insight for living ministries. Syrian tradition says jude died a martyr in phoenicia. Historical and theological themes jude is the only nt book devoted exclusively to confronting apostasy, meaning defection from the true, biblical faith vv. Jude was the halfbrother of jesus, born after jesus, a son of joseph and mary. Those who do are liberal theologians and leftleaning evangelicals, or postevangelicals. In like manner these dreamers sleeping and dreaming all their lives despise authority those that are invested with it by christ, and made by him the overseers of his flock rail at dignities the apostle does not seem to speak of worldly dignities. Jude, a servant of jesus christ the highest glory which any, either angel or man, can aspire to. And the angels which kept not their first estate or, as the clause may be rendered, their first dignity, or principality, see on 2 peter 2. The expositors bible commentary on jude alfred plummer. Jude 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
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. A versebyverse commentary on the book of jude quantity. Jude chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. The epistle of jude is the last epistle preceding the great final book with which the holy scriptures conclude, the. In a similar way, sodom and gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. He probably means the james wrote the epistle of that name and is, therefore, the lords brother. F40 the false book of enoch was widely known in apostolic times, and it was quite natural that jude would have referred to the famous prophecy allegedly made by enoch. Beloved, when i gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to. He was married and traveled a good deal, taking his wife 1 co 9. The letter of jude was one of the disputed books of the biblical canon.
This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Western tradition says he labored among the persians. May god give you more and more mercy, peace, and love. It is a strengthened form of the word meaning to agonize. Since he is not identified as an apostle, this designation can hardly be meant to refer to the jude or judas who is listed as one of the twelve lk 6. The danger of false teachers dear friends, i had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. A bridge between the world of the bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the bible. Jude was in the process of writing about the common salvation, but something happened an event, a message, an intensification of evil, etc. Jude does not here approve the entire book, but only this prophecy. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books.
Compare the somewhat similar spiritual connection of whoremongers and covetousness. Jude, a bondservant of jesus christ, and brother of james, to those who are called, sanctified by god the father, and preserved in jesus christ. An account of the penman of this epistle, a character of the. Jude did not quote from enoch to tell us anything new, but to give a vivid description of what the bible already teaches. Jude nlt greetings from jude this letter is bible gateway. Read jude 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The bible references many nonbiblical resources, one of those is as you say. Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Jesus brothers came to believe in jesus as the son of god later, after his resurrection john 7. The person intended is almost certainly the other jude, named in the gospels among. Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones. Commentary on the book of jude by matthew henry new. The apostle paul also quoted nonbiblical sources on at least three different occasions acts 17.