Jude has been talking and writing about the character and motives and aims and desire of these false teachers; now he finishes up his epistle with instruction and admonitions and encouragements to his readers and to us. Verse 20: “But ‘YOU’” John McArthur writes, “True believers have a sure foundation (I Cor. 3:11).” (Use some […]
Introduction: John MacArthur refers the reader to 2 Peter 2:12-17 when referring to the description and aim of false teachers. Peter uses some of the same words and phrases as does Jude. Verses 12-13: Chuck Swindoll writes concerning verses 12-13: “View together, these vivid pictures bring to life the character sketch of these false teachers. […]
Verse 8: These people: This refers to the false teachers mentioned above. Relying on their dreams—These false teachers are relying on their dreams and experiences rather than seeking a “thus saith the Lord.” They are disobeying God’s written Word and encouraging others to do the same. The Psalmist said, “Forever, O, Lord, Your Word is […]