This lecture introduces the problem addressed in book of Jude from a broad, whole-Bible framework for “The truth of God vs. the lies of Satan” as a theology of false teaching. In this framework, Harris parallels the concept of OT prophets, Christ, the apostles, NT prophets, and NT teachers with their false counterparts using the Scripture passages below. Next the significance of addressing the issue of false teaching based on the scope of NT admonitions on the issue is raised. The two-pronged method that NT epistles use to counter false teaching is outlined as (1) to warn/protect and (2) to strengthen/encourage. And lastly, the issue of false teachers being “devoid of the Spirit” (Jude 19) is addressed.

Hebrews 1:1–2 •  1 Peter 1:10–12  •  1 Corinthians 12:28–29  •  Ephesians 2:20; 4:11  •  Matthew 7:13–23 •  Deuteronomy 13:1–5; 18:20–22 •  Matthew 24:22–24 •  2 Corinthians 11:13–15  •  1 John 4:1–3  •  2 Peter 2:1–3  •  Romans 16:17–18  •  Galatians 1:9  •  2 Timothy 4:2–5  •  Acts 20:28–31  •  2 Peter 1:1–4, 12–15; 3:14–18 •  Jude 1–4, 19  •  Romans 8:9  •  2 Peter 2:18–22  •  2 Corinthians 11:13–15

This lecture approaches the book of Jude from the perspective of the book of Revelation. Dr. Harris begins by  developing a study of the Greek word for “to keep” in Revelation (occurring 11 times in the book). Jude uses the word 5 times.

1. Jude 1 – Kept for Jesus
2. Jude 6 – Angels who did not keep
3. Jude 6 – He has kept
4. Jude 13 – Black darkness has been kept forever
5. Jude 20–21 – Keep yourselves in the love of Christ

The first four occurrences of “keep” are statements; the last occurrence is a command. This final command parallels John’s usage of the word in his first epistle. The final segment of this lecture addresses Jude’s use of the word “beloved” in Jude 17 and 20, the use of the word “ungodly” in Jude 15, and the categories of those who are falling away in Jude 22–23.

Revelation 1:3; 2:26; 3:3, 8–10; 12:17; 14:12; 16:15; 22:7, 9  •  1 John 2:3–5; 3:22–24; 5:3, 18