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Jude
Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. The Descriptive Greeting - Jude Is Identified.
Contributed on Oct 12, 2010
Jude the author of the Book of Jude is Identified.
Intro: 1. The Nelson Study Bible, "Few books in the N.T. have more to say to our generation than the Epistle of Jude. Distorters of the faith will find the book distasteful because of its warnings and uncompromising stance against defectors form the truth of Jesus Christ. But to those who ...read more
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2. Descriptive Greeting Continued - Called By The Holy Spirit
Contributed on Oct 12, 2010
Those who are called by God
Intro: 1. In the U.S. alone, a total of over 5 billion greeting cards are produced. Over $150 million are spent on postage to mail them. The smallest greeting card ever sent was to the Prince of Wales written on a grain of rice! 2. We continue with Judes Descriptive Greeting, last ...read more
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3. Descriptive Greeting Continued - Beloved By God The Father
Contributed on Oct 12, 2010
We are loved by God.
Intro: 1. In the 1980s, people shelled out thousands of dollars to own a potbellied pig, an exotic house pet imported from Vietnam. Their breeders claimed these mini pigs were quite smart and would grow to only 40 pounds. Well, they were half right. The pigs were smart. But they had a ...read more
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4. Descriptive Greeting Continued - Preserved By Son Of God
Contributed on Oct 12, 2010
Kept by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Intro: 1. IN ONE of the Superman movies, Superman saves a man from a burning building. He rescues him from the top floor and is carrying him to safety by flying through the skies. The man looks at Superman and then looks down to the ground. "I'm scared, Superman. Look how far down that ...read more
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5. Descriptive Greeting Continued - The Prayer
Contributed on Oct 12, 2010
Paul prays for mercy, peace, and love.
Intro: 1. MacDonald, "The greeting is peculiarly suited to those who were facing the onslaught of those whose aim was to subvert their faith. Mercy means God's compassionate comfort and care for His beleaguered saints in times of conflict and stress. Peace is the serenity and confidence ...read more
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6. The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One.
Contributed on Oct 12, 2010
Contending for the faith.
Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more
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7. Defending The Word Of God, Part Two
Contributed on Oct 14, 2010
The need to contend for the faith
Intro: 1. Every year, thousands upon thousands of wildebeests run a sort of marathon. The African savannah dries up for weeks. Then, rains come to the north. Small herds of wildebeests join other herds of the hog-like creatures as they run for days. Covering many miles at a thundering ...read more