From the Introduction: "In studying any book of the Bible, it is necessary for us to get the right perspective by learning as much as we can about the circumstances under which it was written." With the Logos Bible Software edition of The Book of Jude all Scripture passages are linked … more
…Jude devoted his entire epistle exclusively to confronting those who had defected from the true biblical faith and the false teachers who had led them astray. Revealing the character of these godless men who changed the grace of God into a license for immorality, Jude calls the church … more
…causes a sensation and attracts a crowd, even if it departs from the biblical gospel. The epistle of Jude was written to combat false teaching which in many ways encapsulates all the worst dangers to the church and the biblical gospel today. John Benton urges his readers to regain Jude's … more
Far more than just a simple commentary, it provides an unrivalled range of homiletic helps that go a long way toward presenting the biblical text in a Sunday school lesson, sermon, or Bible study. The Pulpit Commentary covers Jude, with at least three treatments of every verse: … more
…graveyards because too many members have no living faith. "Pure religion" requires Christian charity and action. Anything short of this is a self-delusion. James' letter is a corrective the church needs badly. Jude similarly recalls us to Jesus Christ's apostolic commission: "Remember the … more
…fragmented and skeptical culture. This commentary includes a lengthy introduction which surveys the history of interpretation, along with a detailed outline and chapter-by-chapter commentary. Like 2 Peter, Jude’s inclusion in the canon testifies to the great importance the church once … more
Albert Barnes and James Murphy wrote this verse-by-verse commentary on James to Jude. Published in the 1800s, it is still well-loved and well-read by evangelicals who appreciate Barnes' pastoral insights into the Scripture. It is not a technical work, but provides informative … more
…according to the major divisions of the text. Each section comprises five parts: An introductory preview A summary outline of the section Explanatory notes The text in its biblical context The text in the life of the church 1-2 Peter, Jude Erland Waltner explains how 1 Peter applies … more
…Jude may be described as a prophetic history of the apostasy of Christendom from its beginning in apostolic days to its consummation at the end of the age. Ironside’s commentary on the book reminds readers—then and now—that they live in the middle of the fulfillment of Jude’s … more
Ruth Anne Reese explores the theological and literary meaning of 2 Peter and Jude with an emphasis on theology for the church today. She seeks to meld together the best tools derived from the disciplines of both biblical studies and theology. Reese's 2 Peter and Jude begins with a … more
The commentaries on Peter and Jude underscore the light that these letters shed upon one another and focuses on the snapshots they provide of early Christian communities as they encountered the social and religious environment in which they were situated. Careful reading of 1 … more
The epistles of James & Jude hold a very unique position in the New Testament Canon. The writers of these epistles are brothers of our Lord Jesus Christ! It would be difficult for us to imagine the profound effect this relationship would have on these two men. However, what it brings … more
Sam Gordon has become well known as a Bible expositor who cuts to the chase, and Fighting Truth Decay, is no exception. With skill and care, Sam takes us on a journey through the 25 short verses of this powerful letter. He highlights the truth twisters that Jude faced, many of … more
Dr. Paul Harrison has written the commentary on the epistles of the two brothers of the Lord, James and Jude. Robert Picirilli has written on Peter's two letters, having had strong interest in 2 Peter, at least, since the dissertation dealt with some of the exegetical problems in … more
…who were leading the church to immorality and the loss of its witness. Peter was very concerned that those who say that Christ will not return should not make the church feel that Christ has abandoned them. Jude’s theme is similar and also points the church towards the evidence of … more
