Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. 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 epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. Jude is the author of the last book of this section of the new testament.
He sees the lord coming with ten thousands of his saints. In this jude bible study we will examine the names, the actions, the characteristics, and the motives of false teachers. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers. Behold as if it were already done, the lord cometh. Since peter wrote of false teachers who were to come cf. He understands that his life is to be willfully surrendered to the call of christ upon his life. An o verview of the main events and biblical characters found in jude together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of jude from the douay rheims roman catholic bible st.
From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Book overview jude the author is named as jude, the brother of james. 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. Study jude 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand. At least three decades had passed since the lord jesus returned to heaven. 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. Before we go any further, the manner in which jude addressed his readers is worthy of careful. Study the bible online using commentary on jude 1 and more. The epistle of jude is a short but fascinating book in the new testament. If peter is the author of ii peter, then the date is close to his lifetime he died in a.
This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. The book of jude is a general epistle apostolic letter. 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. Jude the pulpit commentary gives the following outline of jude s epistle. A commentary on the book of jude gods condemnation of. The author is jude the brother of james, both of who are halfbrothers of jesus christ. It is important for students of the bible to become familiar with jude a seldomread and littleunderstood book. Jude 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Most scholars identify the writer as jude the halfbrother of jesus for. Commentary on the book of jude relevant bible teaching. The new matthew henry commentary unabridged ebookour price. This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. Apostasy is a departure from the faith, the apostles doctrine. Like most of the other general epistles, the title of this little book takes its name from its author. William barclay, in his daily study bible series, makes this meaningful observation. 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. The danger that prompted jude to write this letter. The gospel salvation is a common salvation, that is, in a most sincere offer and tender of it to all. Jude 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Best jude commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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.
None are shut out from gospel offers and invitations, but those who. The little prophecy of jude affords a fitting introduction to the book of revelation. It has been said that the book of acts describes the beginning of the institution of the local church and jude. Verses 316 jude writes about the danger of false teachers. Syrian tradition says jude died a martyr in phoenicia. If the wandering stars are to be identified with any particular order of the heavenly bodies, it will be with the comets rather than the planets, the movements.
Book of jude overview insight for living ministries. A commentary koinonia house commentaries software missler, chuck on. A commentary on the book of jude oneness pentecostal. He probably means the james wrote the epistle of that name and is, therefore, the lords brother. 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, since jesus also had a halfbrother named james see matthew. Let this letter of judes show us that there is urgent need for contending to preserve the purity of the true gospel. The holy spirit detoured jude from writing on some theme of the faith in order that he might sound a warning of the impending apostasy. Commentary on jude the epistle of jude introduction. Jude, who wrote this epistle, was one of the twelve apostles and brother to st.
Jude might know this either from some ancient book, or tradition, or immediate revelation. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Jude concludes his letter with what is perhaps the best known benedictionblessing in all of the new testament. The book of jude was written in the period of 7080 a.
He has revealed it to us, and he is the main subject of it. Western tradition says he labored among the persians. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter of jude. 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. 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 author, his audience.
Commentary on the book of jude by matthew henry new. Jude likely does not identify himself as a brother of jesus out of humility and reverence for christ. 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. Davids, pillar new testament commentary pntc, eerdmans, 2006, 348 pp. Jude with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Jude 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Also, jude records the prophecy of enoch, which is found nowhere else in scripture. This likely refers to jesus halfbrother jude, as jesus also had a halfbrother named james matthew. Jude 1, new international version niv the bible app. The letter jude did not write, and the letter he did 34 c. Jude 1 identifies the author of the book of jude as jude, a brother of james. In it, jude preached against the dangerous practices and doctrines that put the gospel of jesus christ in peril. He concludes his salutation with a threefold benediction. The epistles of john not the gospel, the epistle of jude, and the revelation of johnall three of. Pauls sense, for all christiansall who have been called to a knowledge of god and of the gospel. Before judas iscariot betrayal, judas was a very popular name among the jews for two reasons number one judas is the greek version of the hebrew name judah and secondly, judas maccabaeus was the name of a very famous jewish revolutionary warrior who fought against the. Jude 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. Best commentaries and books on jude logos bible software.
Filling a notable gap in scholarship on 2 peter and jude, peter davids artfully unpacks these two neglected but fascinating epistles that deal with the confrontation between the grecoroman world and the burgeoning firstcentury jesus communities. Similarities between the epistle of jude and the second epistle of peter indicate one author may have influenced the other. Jude 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Jude 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.