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“ Summary, Part 3 (final) ” 4. They attract those not satisfied with the old paths of biblical Christianity, but instead have an itch for novelty [34:27]. They think outside the box of divine revelation, and they attract the modern counterpart of those at Mars Hill. But their novelties are simply old heresies; they are simply ignorant of church history. 5. They work hard at making orthodox pastors appear ignorant and backward in an attempt to turn their people’s affections away from them. 2 Cor 10:10 – ad hominem arguments the wolves used against Paul at Corinth. 6. They give the highest acclaim and honor imaginable to others who hold their opinions. Misery loves company. They not only attack the godly, but uphold the heretic. And they actually use the Bible to support themselves (cf. Rom 16:18). TWO CLOSING ADMONITIONS [40:36]. 1. Just because such men insinuate themselves into Christ’s churches does not mean that God’s people should abandon the institution of the local church. They are to be exposed and driven out. We don’t throw all our money away just because there is some counterfeit out there. 2. We should be watchful and on our guard against such men in our day for they are many and dangerous. A little poison can kills, and a little lie can damn.
Ian Migala (2/9/2015)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 2 ” 2. CONSIDER THEIR PENETRATION INTO THE CHURCH [16:25]. “Crept in unnoticed” is derived from a Greek word that means ‘to steal in’. These men in Jude entered uninvited. They were never ones who shared the hearts of God’s people, but rather were only pretenders. Good men do their deeds in the light, but evil does them under the cover of darkness, be it literal or moral (cf. 2 Pet 2:1). PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS [26:18]. 1. We should expect that false teachers will conceal their heretical views for a time until they gain converts to their unorthodox doctrines and perverse practices. 2. These false teachers may not be easy to detect and identify at first because they may sound quite orthodox. They imitate the voice of Christ, the one His people hear. Just as their guilt by association, there is also justification by association. 3. Many find them appealing because they preach doctrines that are pleasing to fallen human nature. They advocate unrestricted carnality (cf. 2 Pet 2:18, Is 30:10).
Ian Migala (2/9/2015)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 1 ” II. JUDE’S CONCERN FOR HIS CHRISTIAN READERS (vv. 3-4). C. JUDE’S CONCERN FOR HIS READERS LED HIM TO IDENTIFY DANGEROUS APOSTATES THAT HAD ENTERED THE CHURCH (V. 4) [starting at 4:18 of the audio]. 1. CONSIDER THEIR PERSONS. a. JUDE’S REFERENCE TO THEM AS “CERTAIN PERSONS” UNDERSCORES THE AGGRAVATION OF THEIR SIN. He didn’t name names here. They weren’t demons, they were men. They were to be their brothers’ keepers, not their injurers. b. JUDE’S REFERENCE TO THEM AS “CERTAIN PERSONS” EMPHASIZES THEIR DANGER TO CHRISTIANS. They are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They won’t announce what they really are. PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS [9:30]. 1. Sin has made man a harmful creature. Man has become his own enemy. Sin makes us brutes. 2. We should not be content to be mere men, but godly men. Our greatest aim for success is to be successful Christians. That is our calling. 3. We should beware those who are but natural men and not spiritual men. Ministry does not make a minister. Seminary education, eloquence, and skill can actually enhance one’s ability to do harm. 4. Satan delights to use men to carry on his evil work among men. Ultimately, they are of their father, the Devil.
