Jude – The How and Why of Contending for the Faith – 2011 – Denver
The little book of Jude is seldom read, and rarely preached—much to the loss of the Body of Christ. Whereas today many messages and ministries are trumpets giving an uncertain call (1Co 4:8), this small book is a clear call to believers in Jesus Christ to enter the invisible war raging from the beginning of time. In the age-old campaign of Satan against God, the issue is always truth or deception (Joh 8:44–45). Thus, Jude confronts the deceivers of his time with the timeless truth of the good news of life in Christ, and challenges those who have received this life to “contend earnestly [struggle valiantly] for the faith.”
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Christ did all the work and is the value we seek (Col 2:14-15); The value we have is rooted in relationship with Jesus Christ (1Co 1:15, Rom 6:5, Eph 2:4). We are counted Jesus' brethren and share in his victories -- children of the Most High God (Heb 2:9-11, Joh 1:12, 1Jo 3:1-3); Jesus Christ is Heir of all things; He is the Focus of all history; Christ designed the ages; Christ is the Revealer of God; He is co-equal with God; He is the Sustainer of all things; He is the Savior; He is the Hero of the universe (Heb 1:1-3); 7 Superiorities of Christ: (1) Superiority of his Name (Heb 2:4-5); (2) First-born - Priest, Heir, Blessings of the Father; (3) The Sovereign of the Angels (Heb 2:7); (4) He has an Eternal Throne (Heb 2:8); (5) He has an Eternal appointment (Heb 2:9, Phi 2:9); (6) He is Immutable (Heb 2:10-12); (7) Christ's finished work (Heb 2:13-14, Joh 19:30). 7 victories of Jesus Christ: (1) King of Kings (Heb 2:5); "Last Adam" (Heb 2:6-8); (3) "Lamb of God" (Heb 2:9, Joh 1:29); (4) "Captain of Salvation" (Heb 2:10) (5) "First-born of many Brethren" (Heb 2:13-14); (6) Seed of the Woman (Heb 2:14-16, Gen 3:15, Gal 3:16); (7) Faithful High Priest (Heb 2:17-18, 1Pe 2:5-9)
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