1. What is Jude urging Christians to do when he writes, “Contend earnestly for the faith”?
2. What is the implication of Jude’s reference to “the faith, which was once for all delivered to the saints”?
3. Jude referred to some people who “turn the grace of our God into lewdness.” What were these people doing that caused Jude to mention them in this manner?
4. Explain the connection between Romans 6:1 and Jude 4.
5. In verses 5-7 of his book, Jude reached back into the Old Testament to discuss three instances of rebellion against God. What were those three instances?
6. What was Jude’s point in discussion the three examples of rebellion against God discussed in question #5 above?
7. When Michael the archangel was talking to Satan, he said, “The Lord rebuke you!” What was Jude’s point in bringing up this example?
8. What is one of the best ways to recognize a false teacher?
9. In verse 11, Jude discussed the fact that false teachers went “a certain way.” He then used three examples from the Old Testament to get his point across. What were those three examples?
10. In verse 12, Jude referred to false teachers as “spots in your love feasts.” Explain what Jude meant by that statement.
11. Jude also compared false teachers to “raging waves of the sea” and “a wandering star.” What was his purpose in offering this comparison?
12. Paul, in Titus 1:12, quoted from an uninspired poet of his day. How did that affect biblical inspiration?
13. In verse 14, Jude referred to a prophecy from Enoch, in which the prophet said, “The Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment.” Of whom were Enoch and Jude speaking?
14. Jude said that false teachers “mouth great, swelling things, flattering people to gain an advantage.” What did he mean by that assessment?
15. In verses 22 and 23, Jude described two different approaches that could be taken in regard to opposing false teachers. What were those two approaches?
16. In verse 21, Jude made it clear that God has done His part to save me. According to the teaching of this verse, what part do I play in my salvation?
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,