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Hey Jude: A Call To Stand Strong

ByJonathan

September 29, 2024
Jonathan Norton

Sermon Notes

Jude 17-23
But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. ut 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. And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.

Actions of Believers

  1. Remember the Predictions of the Apostles
  2. Build Up in the Faith
  3. Save Those Who Are Influenced by False Teachers

Ways to Remember

  1. Remember Who Gave the Word
  2. Remember What the Word Said
  3. Remember Why they Said it

How Do We Build Ourselves Up in the Faith?

  1. By Praying in the Holy Spirit
  2. Keeping in the Love of God
  3. Waiting on the Mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ

Romans 8:26-27
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

John 15:9-10
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.

Those who pose the greatest Menace to the church can often become the greatest Mission of the church.

James 5:19-20
Brethren if anyone among you wanders from the truth and somebody turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from error, the error of his way will save his soul from death. And cover a multitude of sins.

The Solution to Falling is Following.
We are Called to Stand Strong and Rescue With Mercy and Love!

Next Steps

  • I confess my doubt, fear, or rebellion and surrender my life to Jesus as my Lord and Savior for the first time.
  • I commit to seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance to discern His truth and to draw closer to Him.
  • I want to make Calvary my church home or would like help in finding a LifeGroup.

Deep Dive

  1. How can you as a Christian keep from stumbling into false teaching? (Summarize what you learn from reading Jude, John and Peter)
  2. What are some other passages in the Bible, besides Jude, that talk about praying in the Holy Spirit and keeping yourself in the love of God?
  3. What does it mean to love the sinner but hate the sin? How do you live this out with grace and mercy?

Springboards

  1. How does the promise that God will present us blameless before His glory affect our understanding of salvation?
  2. Jude describes God as having “glory, majesty, power, and authority.” How do these attributes shape the way we worship God?
  3. Read Psalm 121:1-8. How does this passage, which speaks of God’s protection and care, deepen your understanding of Jude’s promise that God is able to keep you from stumbling?

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