“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” Jude 3:20-21 ESV From Pastor Steve’s teaching sermon on the epistle of Jude, we are able toContinue reading “The Faith Once Delivered to the Saints”
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Hey Jude 11.6.22
Text Analysis: (Identifying Key Words, Conclusive Phrases, Sentences, Main and Subordinate Clauses, Greek and Hebrew Idioms) [Verse 1-3] Servant of Jesus Christ: [Grk] doulos; As we have said, Jude did not identify himself as Jesus’ brother but rather as his “slave or servant”. For Jude, being recognized as a servant of Jesus was more significantContinue reading “Hey Jude 11.6.22”
Jude 1:20-21
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” Jude 1:20-21 ESV The love of God opens the epistle of Jude (verse 1), and God asContinue reading “Jude 1:20-21”
The Gift of Forgiveness
In this season of thanksgiving, may we celebrate the gift of forgiveness and remember to share it with others who carry the unbearable weight of sin and shame. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for forgiveness regardless of worthiness! “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man againstContinue reading “The Gift of Forgiveness”
Reunion Church November 2022 Newsletter
Reunion’s mission statement is woven into the DNA of our community life. From strong biblical teaching by Pastor Steve, deep discipleship training from Equip and Community Care ministries, honest and hard-hitting curriculum for youth, and biblical training about the armor of God for our children, God’s Word is taught throughout our community. God’s Word neverContinue reading “Reunion Church November 2022 Newsletter”
Hey Jude – 10.30.22
Historical Context In interpreting and understanding biblical text historical, biblical, and literary context is most essential. We do not know much about Jude or his life. However, there is more than enough historical information about Jude to set a context for when he wrote, why he wrote, and to whom he wrote one of theContinue reading “Hey Jude – 10.30.22”
Hey Jude – 10.16.22
Pre-Suppositions and Pre-Conceptions Since the redemptive story of God’s people began, true followers of faith have been transformed by the supernatural and divine actions of God. The work and faith of the historical Church must be studied and recognized as a relative and proven template for both contending and preserving the faith, as well asContinue reading “Hey Jude – 10.16.22”
Jude: Warnings, Deceptions, and the End Times Certainties from the Book of Jude
10.9.22 Hey Jude Authorship, Audience, Literary and Genre Style Of course, ancient letters differed based on form, context, and content. Jude is seen as one of the canonized collections of written letters that make up the 21 epistles of the New Testament. The Epistles written between 60 and 70 AD, were intended to influence, instruct,Continue reading “Jude: Warnings, Deceptions, and the End Times Certainties from the Book of Jude”
Jude: Warnings, Deceptions, and the End Times Certainties from the Book of Jude
Hey Jude, don’t make it bad Take a sad song and make it better Remember to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better – Paul McCartney Jude 1 Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are the called, beloved in God the Father,Continue reading “Jude: Warnings, Deceptions, and the End Times Certainties from the Book of Jude”
Hey Jude: Warnings, Deceptions, and the End Times Certainties from the Book of Jude – Introduction
Introduction The series Hey Jude might well be a defining work and word for this humbled, seasoned, and watchful caretaker of human souls. Certainly, more than I imagined, and far more than I could have ever hoped for, this teaching from the tiny Book of Jude is as spiritually rich and relevant today as anyContinue reading “Hey Jude: Warnings, Deceptions, and the End Times Certainties from the Book of Jude – Introduction”