New Testament Survey
CHAPTER TWENTY
JUDE
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Jude.
- Identify to whom the book of Jude was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Jude.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Jude from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Jude.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Jude (the brother of Jesus)
TO WHOM: All Christians, although the specific audience at the time were members of churches in Palestine and/or Asia.
PURPOSE: To warn against false teachers
KEY VERSE: Jude 1:3
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: We must be alert for false teachers who creep in unawares and divert believers from the truth of God's Word.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Jude, Michael the archangel, Cain, Balaam, Core, Enoch