Title Jude 1:11~25 (2011.2.27)
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Title: Stay in God's Grace
Text: (Jude 1:11~25)
Hymns: 315. I love you so much, my lord
Date: February 27, 2011 (Sunday) 5:00 am
Venue: Jeonju Yebut Church Small Worship Room
The Bible speaks of several phenomena that occur in the end times. There will be many ungodly, lustful and ridiculers. In today's text, Judas hopes to win the good fight of faith by encouraging and exhorting the saints.
1. Divide, carnal, without spirit (v. 20)
The wicked cause divisions and are carnal. Because the Holy Spirit does not dwell in them. They also cause divisions in the church. Because they are of the flesh, they take advantage of the world and oppose God. Saints must protect themselves from them. To do this, we must have confidence in the gospel of Christ. In addition, we must live a life filled with the Holy Spirit by relying on the Holy Spirit to pray. And we must strive to walk in the truth so that we can always abide in the love of God. Finally, we must persevere as we look forward to the day when Christ will have mercy on us and give us eternal life. How do we protect ourselves from the wicked?
2. In the love of God (verse 21)
The saints must keep themselves in the love of God. You can protect yourself only by staying in God. When we abide in God's love, we can be protected from any evil forces that attack us. Also, the secret of the saints to remain in God's love is to obey His Word. When we live according to His word, God protects and protects the saints. Although we have already been saved, we are still in our sins. That is why we must wait for the mercy of Jesus Christ. God judges the ungodly, but has mercy on His people, leading to eternal life.
3. Those who were deceived by heresy (verses 22-23)
Judas explains to the saints three characteristics of those who are deceived by heresy. First, they are doubters. Those who doubt are those whose faith is shaken by doubting the truth, but if they exhort them with love, they can turn around. Second, those who have entered the fire of destruction. They are deeply engrossed in heresy, and if left alone, they will perish together with the heresy. Therefore, it is urgent to save them. Fifth, they are completely defiled. They were utterly engrossed in heresy and severely corrupted. The saints are to hate them, but at the same time have pity on them. That is, we hate sin, but we have to have pity on their souls. The heart of compassion for them is the heart that God has toward us as sinners. Are there people who have fallen into heresy around you? How can I help them?
As the Second Coming of Christ nears, heretical editorials abound. The saints must realize this fact and be thoroughly armed spiritually. We must keep our faith and defend the gospel against any temptations of heretics. Until the day when Christ comes, I hope that you will fully carry out your mission to keep and preach the Gospel in your respective places.
<Prayer>
1. Be on guard against false teachings, and let us stand in the word of truth!
2. During the Sunday worship service, the anointing of the Holy Spirit will come fully, and send many faithful co-workers!
3. Let all the families of Jebut become a family of blessing built in the Word!