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 […]
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 […]
Onesimus Needed Someone To Intercede On His Behalf Roman law allowed for a freeman to intercede on behalf of a slave. While a fugitive in Rome, Onesimus met Paul and was converted by him (Phile. 10). It is possible that Paul had also converted Philemon (Phile. 19). Since Paul knew Philemon, he could intercede on […]