Spiritual Fortification - Jude 17-25
Pastor John Talley
Part of Jude
April 3, 2022

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. 24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. —Jude 17-25

We are in a

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, and we can only fight this battle with
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.

I. Biblical fortification 17-19

  • A. A command to remember – learn from the past 17a
  • B. The content of what to remember 17b-19
    1. Remember the Word of God 17b-18
    2. Remember that Apostates are those that cause division 19

Standing for biblical truth can be labeled as

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, but those who
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the truth
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II. Personal fortification 20-21

  • A. Build yourself up in Faith 20a
  • B. Pray in the Holy Spirit 20b
  • C. Keep yourself in the love of God 21

God can work

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in our lives, but that is not an excuse to forsake the
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III. Relational fortification 22-25

  • A. Our relationship with one another 22-23
    1. Mercy for those who are doubting 22
    2. Intervention for those who are wayward 23 a
    3. Mercy for those who are struggling 23b
  • B. Our relationship with God 24-25
    1. His activities on our behalf 24
    2. Our affirmation and adoration 25

Contending for the Faith is not a

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but rather a commitment to pointing others to the
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and the
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Small Group Questions

  1. What did God teach you through this passage and sermon? Share the work of God in your heart with the group.

  2. What questions did this passage and sermon raise in your mind?

  3. Share with one another the spiritual disciplines that help you stay spiritually sharp.

  4. According to Jude 22-23, what do pointing others to the Gospel and the sufficiency of God involve? Which of these responsibilities is the most challenging for you?

  5. What are your biggest takeaways from our study in Jude?