Jude Images and
NotesThe Book of Jude
Jude 1:3-4 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write
unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write
unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for
the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there
are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old
ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of
our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jude 1:24 - Now unto him that is able to keep you from
falling, and to present [you] faultless before the presence of
his glory with exceeding joy,
Jude in The New Testament - A Brief Overview
The Apostle Jude Painted by van Dyck
Introduction to
The Book of Jude
Brief Summary. The apostle Jude denounces apostasy and
corruption, and he contends for the faith that is once and for
all delivered unto the saints.
Summary of The Book of Jude
Contents. Jude addresses the
false teachers that were leading the church, he mentions the
last days and he could have been addressing all false teachers
throughout all ages. Some of their attributes were: ungodliness,
turning the grace of God into lasciviousness, they denied
Christ, they were fornicators, they despised authority, they
defiled the flesh, they corrupt themselves like brute beasts,
they were shepherds who only feed themselves, clouds without
water, trees without fruit, Stormy waves foaming out their own
shame, wandering stars in outer darkness, murmerers,
complainers, boasters, lustful mockers, self seeking, division
causers. Jude also encourages believers to: Build themselves up,
pray in the Holy Spirit, keep themselves in the love of God,
look for his mercy, have compassion, save certain ones with
fear, and he ends with praise to God who will present the
believer spotless to His presence.
Author. The writer identifies himself as "Jude, a servant
of Jesus Christ and brother of James" (1:1). Jude was probably
the "Judas" named in John 14:22 as one of his apostles. He is
commonly thought to have been the brother of Jesus as well. He
was formerly an unbeliever (John 7:5), yet later he appeared in
the upper room with his mother and the other disciples after the
ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:14). 1 Corinthians 9:5 would seem to
imply that he was married.
Place of Writing. There is nothing in the epistle to indicate either its place
of writing or the area to which it was addressed. The general
phrase, "to them that are sanctified by God the Father and
preserved in Jesus Christ, and called," would seem to refer to
all Christians; yet, examining his message to the false teachers
he could have been addressing all false teachers rather than a
certain group.
Outline of the Book of Jude
Description and Fate of False Teachers - 1:1-16
Encouragement to Believers in Christ - 1:17-25
The Name Jesus In Ancient Hebrew Text
"Yeshua" in First Century Hebrew Text. This is how the name "Jesus"
would have been written in ancient Hebrew documents. The four letters or
consonants from right to left are Yod, Shin, Vav, Ayin (Y, SH, OO, A).
Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew name Joshua or Y'shua which means
"The LORD or Yahweh is Salvation".
2 John Maps and Resources
Map of the Roman Empire (14 A.D.) - This map reveals the
Roman Empire during the time shortly after the birth of Jesus,
in 14 AD at the time of the death of Augustus. The order which
prevailed in this extensive empire, the good military roads, and
the use of Koine Greek as the general language of culture
throughout the area were among the factors which multiplied the
rapid spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey (48 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia Minor where Paul visited in his first
missionary journey. Around 48 AD, in the springtime, Paul and
his companions Barnabas and Mark were sent on a mission from the
church in Antioch. This would be the first of Paul's Missionary
Journey's. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Second Missionary Journey (51 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his
second missionary journey. Paul re-visits a couple cities in
Asia, one of which was Lystra where he was stoned and left for
dead a few years earlier. He later has a vision that leads him
over to Greece and Paul and his companions travel and minister
in various cities in Greece (Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea,
Athens and Corinth. Later Paul returns to Ephesus and finally to
Caesarea and Antioch. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Third Missionary Journey (54 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his
third missionary journey. On Paul's third missionary journey he
returned to the cities he had first visited on his first
missionary journey. During this time he decided to remain in
Ephesus for about 3 years, and this city was the main focus of
his activities and an important Christian community (Acts 19).
(Color Map)
Map of the New Testament World - This map reveals the
"Nations" within the ancient world during the first century
A.D., the time of the New Testament. The map includes the areas
of Israel, Asia, Greece, and Italy. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Greece This map reveals the cities
within Greece in the ancient world during the first century
A.D.,The map includes the principal cities of Greece like:
Athens, Corinth, and Thessalonica, and provinces like Macedonia
and Achaia. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Asia - This map shows the cities within
Asia Minor during the first century A.D., the time of the New
Testament. The map includes the principal cities of Asia
including Tarsus, Ephesus, and Colossae, and provinces like
Galatia and Pamphilia. (Color Map)
