
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen. —Jude 1:24-25 NKJV
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, —Jude 1:24 NKJV
A. Able
Able - have power whether by virtue of one’s own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favorable circumstances
B. What Is He Able to Do
Keep you from stumbling – aptaistos (adjective) - not stumbling, standing firm, exempt from falling
Present you faultless – without blemish, unblameable
C. Where
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
• The place of the judicial majesty of God as exhibited at the last day,
• Extreme joy
To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen. —Jude 1:25 NKJV
A. God Our Savior
The author of our salvation through Jesus Christ
Wise - forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution
B. What He Deserves
Glory- the kingly majesty which belongs to him as the supreme ruler
Majesty - the majesty of God (royal power)
Dominion – ruling power
Power - the power of rule or government (the power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by others and obeyed
C. Now & Forever