The Analysed Bible, Volumes 1, 2, 3, by Rev. G. Campbell Morgan: The Book of Jude - Analysed and Explained in Detail (Full Text and PDF).

A detailed analysis of the book of Jude: Christ the Perfect and Perfecting Lord.

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The Book of Jude - Analysed and Explained in Summary - Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of "The Analysed Bible" by G. Campbell Morgan.

To the best of our knowledge we are of the understanding that this book, taken from Volumes 1, 2, & 3 of the "Analysed Bible" by G. Campbell Morgan published in 1907, and freely available elsewhere on the internet is in the public domain.

JUDE - CHRIST THE PERFECT AND PERFECTING LORD

INTRODUCTION - Jude 1:1-1:3

1. The Writer and the Readers - Jude 1:1

2. Salutation - Jude 1:2

3. The Writing. Change of Purpose declared - Jude 1:3

Part A: THE DANGER - Jude 1:4-1:16

A1. Described - Jude 1:4-1:11

  1. Its Nature - 1:4
  2. Its Peril - 1:5-1:7
  3. Its Arrogance - 1:8-1:10
  4. Its Doom - 1:11

A2. Denounced - Jude 1:12-1:16

  1. Figurative Denunciation - 1:12-1:13
  2. Enoch's Prophecy applied to them - 1:14-1:15
  3. Final Description - 1:16

Part B: THE DUTY - Jude 1:17-1:23

B1. Recognition of the Danger - Jude 1:17-1:19

  1. Declared by the Apostles - 1:17-1:18
  2. Distinguished by two things - 1:19

B2. The Personal Duty - Jude 1:20-1:23

  1. Central Clause "Keep yourselves" - 1:21
  2. How this is to be done - 1:20-1:21
  3. Duty towards others - 1:22-1:23

CONCLUSION - Jude 1:24-1:25

1. "Him that is able to guard you from stumbling." Continuity

2. "To set you before the presence of His glory." Consummation

3. "To Him be glory"

Introduction - Jude 1:1-1:3

The subject dealt with in this epistle is that of apostasy - its possibility, peril, and punishment. It solemnly reveals the relation existing between the will of man and the sovereignty of God. Apostasy is shown to be wilful return to ungodliness. Two classes are dealt with. Those who "kept not" and are therefore "kept." Those who "keep themselves" and are "kept from stumbling." While man is free to will, he is never freed from the restraining government of God. It is one of the most solemn and searching of the New Testament writings, and cannot be carefully studied without solemn searching of heart. The following analysis may be followed; Introduction (1-3); the Danger described (4-16); the Duty devolving (17-23) ; Conclusion (24, 25).

Judas introduced himself as brother of James, and servant of Jesus Christ; and his letter was addressed to those who were "called," "beloved," "kept." He wrote in order to urge upon such the necessity for contending earnestly for the faith, and what he meant must be interpreted by all that follows.

A. The Danger - Jude 1:4-1:16

The peril threatening those to whom he wrote was created by ungodly men, who turning grace into an occasion of lasciviousness, denied all authority. The perils of such attitude were illustrated by reference to Israel, angels, and the cities of the plain; all of which were cast out from privilege on account of disobedience. The diversity of these illustrations emphasizes the underlying principle that continuity of privilege is dependent upon continuity of fidelity. The arrogance of the attitude of apostasy is described, and its doom is declared in the pronouncement of woe. Its meaning is revealed as being the way of Cain, which was that of hatred and murder; the error of Balaam, which was that of seduction and lying; and the gainsaying of Korah, which was that of envy and rebellion.

Apostasy is then denounced in a passage full of fiery force. Jude figuratively showed that it means failure to fulfil purpose, and then by quotation of the prophecy of Enoch declared that failure to fulfil purpose must issue in destruction.

The final description of these men reveals their inward fault and motive in two phrases - "walking after lusts," and "for the sake of advantage."

B. The Duty - Jude 1:17-1:23

Turning to the subject of the true attitude of believers in the presence of apostasy, he indicated that there must be first a recognition of the danger. It had been foretold by the apostles, and may be known by two distinguishing marks. Men guilty of apostasy are to be known by their influence - "they make separations"; and by their temper - they are "sensual" rather than spiritual.

He then described the sphere and habit of safety, the central charge being, "keep yourselves in the love of God." This is to be done by building on faith, praying in the Spirit, and looking for mercy.

Beyond personal responsibility there is a relative duty. "On some have mercy" - that is, those in doubt; "some save" - that is, such as have been ensnared by the libertines; "on some have mercy with fear" - and here perhaps the reference is to the libertines themselves. This mercy is not to be the condoning of evil, or complicity therewith, but the patient hopefulness that seeks to win all.

Conclusion - Jude 1:24-1:25

The apostle closed with a glorious doxology which shows that the writer had no panic in his heart, even though he was profoundly conscious of the surrounding perils. He ascribed to God the Saviour all honour in the immeasurable ages, past and present, for that He is able to accomplish the salvation of His trusting ones in two ways which are all-inclusive; as to continuity, "able to guard you from stumbling"; and as to consummation, "to set you before the presence of His glory."