Sermons and Biblical Studies

Followers of the Faith This is a second study from the Book of Jude. The first study had to do with the Apostates from the Faith–the certain men who had crept in unawares. This study has to do with the Followers of the Faith. While the Word of God clearly foretells the coming of the … Continue reading “0102. Followers of the Faith”

Apostates From the Faith–Their Saving "And of some have compassion, making a difference; "And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh" (Jdg_1:22-23). These verses at once present the only hope of apostate teachers and deniers, as lying in the ones who are true to … Continue reading “0101. Apostates From the Faith–Their Saving”

Apostates From the Faith–Warned "Ordained to this condemnation. "Woe unto them! "To whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever" (Jdg_1:4, Jdg_1:11, Jdg_1:13). God’s judgments are against the men who deny His Sovereignty and our only Lord Jesus Christ, and who bring in damnable heresies. The Book of Jude gives three great warnings to … Continue reading “0100. Apostates From the Faith–Warned”

Apostates From the Faith–Their Danger "These are spots in your feasts" (Jdg_1:12). The word translated "spots," is "spilades," "sunken rocks." The figure is most suggestive. Sunken rocks are a menace. They are sunken rocks because they are deep down in the mud of their denials; they are sunken rocks because they are hiding under the … Continue reading “0099. Apostates From the Faith–Their Danger”

Apostates From the Faith–Their Character "These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage" (Jdg_1:16). We are not at all sure that the apostate teachers of our day will really relish this portraiture of their characters, but God who speaketh … Continue reading “0098. Apostates From the Faith–Their Character”

Apostates From the Faith–Their Denials "Denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. "Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain" (Jdg_1:4, Jdg_1:11). The above verses set forth the two great denials of these certain men, these apostates from the faith. Let us observe them one at a time. … Continue reading “0097. Apostates From the Faith–Their Denials”

Apostates From the Faith–Within the Fold "There are certain men crept in unawares" (Jdg_1:4). A few centuries ago Jude’s certain apostates went under the names of "infidels," or agnostics, or even atheists; they dwelt outside the fellowship of the churches, and were considered enemies to the cause of Christ. Today these same apostates are camping … Continue reading “0096. Apostates From the Faith–Within the Fold”

Apostates From the Faith–Foretold "But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; "How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts" (Jdg_1:17-18). Some may doubt the advisability of studying a Book like this. … Continue reading “0095. Apostates From the Faith–Foretold”

Apostates From the Faith The Book of Jude stands as a preface to the Revelation. It particularly presents the conditions that will prevail during the days that close the present age and that immediately precede the manifestation of the man of sin. There are many signs of the Lord’s soon Coming, but of these none … Continue reading “0094. Apostates From the Faith”

A Life Secured by the Grace of God "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Eph_2:8). If salvation depended upon ourselves, upon what we are or upon what we do, it would never be sure; but, if salvation depends upon grace, and if … Continue reading “0093. A Life Secured by the Grace of God”