Jude 1:17-23: “In Light of False Teachers and their False Teachings, We have 5 Things to Remember and 5 Things to Do!”

Jude 1:17-23 (ESV)
¹⁷ “But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
¹⁸ They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.”
¹⁹ It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.
²⁰ But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
²¹ keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
²² And have mercy on those who doubt;
²³ save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.”

Jude has made it clear that there are – and will always be – false teachers among the people of God. Here we are 2,000 years after Jude wrote and we are “awash” in them! He tells us that they are ungodly and that God has reserved eternal judgment and punishment for them (and for the demons that empower them).

So, since they are here today; and, since we are awash in their false teachings; what are we to do? We are to remember some things and we are to do some things!

In verses 17-19, Jude reminds us of what he has already pointed out to us about these people; both their attitudes and their actions.

In light of these things, in verses 20-23, he gives us five things that we must be doing in order to “earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints.”

Read these verses over and over and see how many of the specific instructions you can find in these verses!

False teachers are a real and present danger to the church; and, their false teaching is dividing believers and damning the souls of lost people!

I hope you will study these verses carefully and prayerfully as you prepare your mind to hear the Word of God on Sunday!

I hope to see you Sunday with your Bible in your hand; a smile on your face; and your family and friends by your side!