June 8th 2025
JUDE v 10 - 25
V 10 These here are compared to brute beasts, though they often boast of themselves as the wisest of
mankind. They corrupt themselves in the things most open and plain.
The fault lies, not in their understandings, but in their depraved wills, and their disordered appetites and
affections.
It is a great criticism, though unjust to religion, when those who profess it are opposed to it in heart and
life.
The Lord will remedy this in his time and way; not in men's blind way of plucking up the wheat with the
tares. It is sad when men begin in the Spirit, and end in the flesh.
V 11 Twice dead; they had been once dead in their natural, fallen state; but now they are dead again by the
evident proofs of their hypocrisy.
V 12 Dead trees, why cumber they the ground! Away with them to the fire.
V 13 Raging waves are a terror to sailing passengers; but when they get into port, the noise and terror are
ended.
False teachers are to expect the worst punishments in this world and in that to come.
They glare like meteors, or falling stars, and then sink into the blackness of darkness for ever.
V 14 We have no mention of the prophecy of Enoch in any other part or place of Scripture; yet one plain
text of Scripture, proves any point we are to believe.
We find from this, that Christ's coming to judge was prophesied of, as early as the times before the flood.
The Lord cometh: what a glorious time will that be!
Notice how often the word "ungodly" is repeated.
Many now do not at all refer to the terms godly, or ungodly, unless it be to mock at even the words; but it
is not so in the language taught us by the Holy Ghost.
Hard speeches of one another, especially if ill-grounded, will certainly come into account at the day of
judgment.
V 16 These evil men and seducers are angry at everything that happens, and never pleased with their own
state and condition.
Their will and their fancy, are their only rule and law.
Those who please their sinful appetites, are most prone to yield to ungovernable passions.
The men of God, from the beginning of the world, have declared the doom denounced on them.
let us avoid this doom. We are to follow men only as they follow Christ.
V 19 Sensual men separate from Christ, and his church, and join themselves to the devil, the world, and
the flesh, by ungodly and sinful practices.
That is infinitely worse than to separate from any branch of the visible church on account of opinions, or
modes and circumstances of outward government or worship.
Sensual men have not the spirit of holiness, which whoever has not, does not belong to Christ.
The grace of faith is most holy, as it works by love, purifies the heart, and overcomes the world, by which
it is distinguished from a false and dead faith.
Our prayers are most likely to prevail, when we pray in the Holy Ghost, under his guidance and influence,
according to the rule of his word, with faith, fervency, and earnestness; this is praying in the Holy Ghost.
And a believing expectation of eternal life will arm us against the snares of sin: lively faith in this blessed
hope will help us to mortify our lusts.
V 21 We must watch over one another; faithfully, yet prudently reprove each other, and set a good
example to all about us.
V 22 This must be done with compassion, making a difference between the weak and the willful.
Some we must treat with tenderness.
V 23 Others save with fear; urging the terrors of the Lord.
All endeavours must be joined with decided hatred of crimes, and care be taken to avoid whatever led to,
or was connected with fellowship with them, in works of darkness, keeping far from what is, or appears to
be evil.
24,25 God is able, (and willing,) to keep us from falling, and to present us faultless before the presence of
his glory.
Not as those who never have been faulty, but as those who, might most justly have been condemned long
ago. But for God's mercy, and a Saviour's sufferings and merits are saved
All sincere believers were given him of the Father; and of all so given him he has lost none, nor will lose
any one.
Now, our faults fill us with fears, doubts, and sorrows; but the Redeemer has undertaken for his people,
that they shall be presented faultless.
Where there is no sin, there will be no sorrow;
where there is the perfection of holiness, there will be the perfection of joy.
Let us more often look up to Him who is able to keep us from falling, to improve as well as maintain the
work he has wrought in us, till we shall be presented blameless before the presence of his glory.
Then shall our hearts know a joy beyond what earth can afford; then shall God also rejoice over us, and the
joy of our compassionate Saviour be completed.
To Him who has so wisely formed the scheme, and will faithfully and perfectly accomplish it, be glory
and majesty, dominion and power, both now and for ever. Amen.
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News from the Church New dates
18 th June…. Knit and natter is a time to finish old projects or learn new skills
2 nd July..…..Friendship Group, (this covers all ages and the lonely people)
ANSWERS TO 25 th May QUESTIONS
1) Matthew 2) Matthew 3) Jude 4) Acts 5) Paul 6) Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 7) Two 8) Revelation
9) Luke 10) John 11) Corinth or Thessalonica 12) Acts 13) Luke 14) Letter 15) Luke and Acts
16) Revelation
Bible Quiz this week’s Quiz is the NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS
1 Which book contains the first Gospel sermon?
2 Who wrote Philemon?
3 Which books were written to the church at Corinth?
4 Name one book that speaks about the birth of Jesus?
5 Which book did Timothy write?
6 Which Gospels were written by Apostles?
7 Which book is the last in the New Testament?
8 Which is the shortest gospel?
9 How many books did John write?
10 Who wrote 1 and 2 Corinthians?
11 Where do we find Paul’s missionary journeys recorded?
12 Which book tells about the Beatitudes?
13 What are the 4 divisions in the New Testament called?
14 The book of James, was it written to him or by him?
15 Who wrote Titus?
16 How many letters did John write?
God Bless