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“ Summary, Part 4 (final) ” APPLICATIONS [36:57]. 1. We cannot be faithful to Christ and to His church if we do not contend for the faith, the gospel, and the common salvation. Christian faithfulness is not for the faint of heart. Acceptance of the truth is the trying need of the hour. Contending faith is neither contentious nor focused on secondary matters (Bible versions, eschatology, etc.) 2. Contending for the faith involves committing ourselves to Christ and to the essential truths of His word no matter the consequences. Those who don’t stand for something fall for anything, and this includes plenty of Christians.
Ian Migala (2/9/2015)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 3 ” B. JUDE’S CONCERN FOR HIS READERS LED HIM TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT OF HIS LETTER (v. 3) [27:00]. 1. HE FELT KEENLY HIS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ANOTHER MATTER. He could not do otherwise and remain true to Jesus Christ, his brethren, and his readers. 2. HE WAS COMPELLED TO EXHORT HIS READERS TO CONTEND FOR THE CHRISTIAN FAITH [30:14]. “Which was once for all delivered to the saints.” a. CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH INVOLVES A DETERMINED, STRENUOUS CONFLICT. See 1 Tim 6:12, 4:7. The Greek word for contend means to agonize, to fight. 1) This conflict will be arduous. 2) This conflict will be continuous. You engage yourself in it. 3) This conflict will become very severe. Many of our fighters become martyrs, as have many who did nothing more than stand in the faith. 4) This conflict should be universal. It is to be engaged by all Christians.
Ian Migala (2/9/2015)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 2 ” a. HE EMPHASIZES THE SAMENESS OF SALVATION FOR ALL CHRISTIANS: ‘OUR COMMON SALVATION’. Salvation is in the one sense uncommonly wonderful, but all who receive it receive the same salvation; we have the same Father, bear the same Holy Spirit, grow in grace, and continue to glory. b. HE IMPLIES THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION FOR ALL CHRISTIANS. We always need to be reminded of the wonders of our salvation (cf. 2 Pet 1:12-15). APPLICATIONS [22:08]: 1. Understand how important it is for you to thoroughly understand the doctrines of Scripture, especially the doctrine of salvation. Many Christians’ understanding of the gospel is actually their Achilles’ heel. Doctrine doesn’t divide: truth unites, error divides. 2. Therefore do not disdain, but instead appreciate the re-emphasis of crucial truths you receive from this pulpit. If Jude and Peter needed to repeat the truth of the gospel to their people, what makes us any different? Yes, some learn a biblical, exegetic message because it hits hard, but it should. And a Christian understands that and is grateful for it.
Ian Migala (2/9/2015)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 1 ” II. JUDE’S CONCERN FOR HIS CHRISTIAN READERS (vv. 3-4) A. JUDE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS READERS’ WELFARE (v. 3) [starting at 3:58 of the audio]. 1. HIS CONCERN IS EVIDENT IN HIS AFFECTIONATE ADDRESS: ‘BELOVED’. Love is a characteristic grace of Christians for each other. APPLICATIONS [6:24]: 1. TO ALL CHRISTIANS: our hearts should beat with a special love for those who are specially loved by God; they are our blood-bought brothers and sisters; they are one with us in Christ. Do you regard your brethren as dear to your heart? If not, why not? This sort of love is visible; it cannot be hidden. If strangers were to see you interact with your brethren, what would they conclude? 2. TO PASTORS/ELDERS [10:28]: true shepherds like Jude love their sheep. ‘Beloved’ is not a meaningless title. It is a commitment to do spiritual good for a brother or sister, even at great cost. 2 Tim 4:2, Titus 1:9 – a disposition of love is what enables the shepherd to say hard truths to his flock. 2. HIS CONCERN IS EVIDENT IN THE CHOICE OF HIS ORIGINAL SUBJECT MATTER FOR A LETTER [15:12].
