Apostasy In the Church
Jude 1-25
Part 4: Not convinced of the final fate of the apostates? The first prophecy known to have been spoken by a man, Enoch, depicts their fate.
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Published July 15th, 2020
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Jude 14-16
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It was also
about these men
Content
that Enoch,
Explanation
in the seventh generation
Context
from Adam,
Separation
prophesied,
Manner
saying, “Behold, the Lord came
with many thousands
Accompaniment
of His holy ones,
Partitive
to execute judgment
Purpose #1
upon all,
Disadvantage
and to convict all
Purpose #2
the ungodly ...
their ungodly deeds
of all
which they have done
in an ungodly way,
and ... ... ... have spoken
the harsh things
of all
against Him.”
which ungodly sinners
These are grumblers,
finding fault,
following after their own lusts;
they speak arrogantly,
flattering people
for the sake
Purpose
of gaining
Reference
an advantage.
Verses 14-16 Jude brings his description of the apostates to close by first providing a historical reference from a book his readers would have known well, 1 Enoch. Though this book is not canonical it would have served as weight to the understanding that a final judgment was coming. The respect that was given to Enoch who they knew "walked with God and was no more..." would have cause his readers to value this prophecy. 1) "to convict all the ungodly...of their deeds " a) All evil desires encompassing lust,greed and favoritism. 2) "to convict all the ungodly...of their words " b) The ungodliness of their speech flesh out in ultimate their goal in the blaspheme God. They do this directly and also against His people.
Verse 16: "These...grumblers" 1) Finding fault in everything God deems as godly. 2) Following their own lustful heart and mind. 3) They speak in the form of authority, adding to their own egos. 4) They speak speak smoothly, looking to entice the emotions of their audience. 5) Their purpose is self seeking and self promoting.
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