Contending for the Faith
Jude 17-25
1. Introduction
• connection between 2 Peter and Jude (2 Pet. 3:1-3)
• the faith “once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3)
• Knowing that you are kept by God permanently, keep yourself in the love of God presently.
• the faith “once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3)
• Knowing that you are kept by God permanently, keep yourself in the love of God presently.
2. Remember the Prediction of the Apostles 17-19
• words having been spoken beforehand
• scoffers in the last time
• following ungodly passions, causing divisions, not having the Holy Spirit
• scoffers in the last time
• following ungodly passions, causing divisions, not having the Holy Spirit
3. Keep Yourselves in the Love of God 20-21
• building on your holy faith
• praying in the Holy Spirit
• waiting for Christ’s mercy
• praying in the Holy Spirit
• waiting for Christ’s mercy
4. Show Mercy to Those Who Struggle 22-23
• the doubting, the dangling and the defiled
5. A Doxology for the Kept 24-25
• awareness of protective custody and ascription of ceaseless honor
6. So What?
• “Admonition is love’s authentic expression in time of danger.” (MacGorman)
• The foundation for finishing well is a riveted focus on the faithful love of God.
• “Since from His bounty I receive such proofs of love divine, had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they would all be Thine.” (S. Stennett, “Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned”)
• The foundation for finishing well is a riveted focus on the faithful love of God.
• “Since from His bounty I receive such proofs of love divine, had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they would all be Thine.” (S. Stennett, “Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned”)