Jude: Contending for the Faith - Jude 4-16
Some Very Good Bad Examples
Jude 4-16
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Introduction: Bibles and Bible Reading - Some Surprising Statistics
The Current Crisis
(Godless False Teachers are in the Church.)
• Predicted: False teachers have infiltrated the church (4a).
• Perverted: False teachers pervert the grace of God (4b).
• Profane: False teachers deny the Lordship of Christ (4b).
The Past Precedent
(Three Very Good Bad Examples Illustrate the Certainty of Judgment.)
• Unbelieving Israel: Unbelievers were judged after being delivered (5).
• Angels: Rebellious angels are kept in darkness for later judgment (6).
• Sodom and Gomorrah: The perverse in the cities were judged by fire (7).
The Present Parallel
(Arrogance and Greed Characterize False Teachers.)
• Conceited: False Teachers are arrogant and misunderstand authority (8-10).
• Predictable: False Teachers are selfish [like Cain], greedy [like Balaam], and rebellious [like Korah] (11).
• Dangerous: False Teachers are dangerous [like a hidden reef], selfish [like greedy shepherds], unsatisfying [like rainless clouds], dead [like a barren tree], shameful [like stormy waves], unreliable guides [like wandering stars], and destined for judgment (12-13).
The Future Prospect
(False Teachers will be Judged by God and Angels.)
• Destiny: As Enoch prophesied, they will be judged by God (14-15).
• Character: They’re grumbling, critical, immoral, self-centered manipulators (16).
The character and destiny of false teachers
who will face an impartial and righteous judge
should deter us from following them in the last days.
UPG FOCUS: The Amma Kodaga are a small Hindu people group living in the hilly regions of southern India, where they farm crops like coffee and spices and live in close-knit, tradition-rich communities. They practice Hinduism, blending cultural rituals with deep respect for family and heritage. Though the NT is available in their language, there are no known believers among them. Pray that they would be drawn to Jesus, that disciples would be raised up among them, and that workers would go to share the gospel.
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Fellowship Women’s Watercolor Night
Put Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm on your calendar! Please bring yourself and a friend. All materials are supplied. We will all be practicing different watercolor techniques and participating in some fun watercolor activities! This will be fun for participants of all levels of experience. Remember: it’s about the process, not the product! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332 for childcare.
Fellowship Women’s Recipe Swap
Sunday, July 12th, at 6 pm, join us at the home of Gale Allen: 63 Moseley Lane, Conway, for a fun evening of sharing favorite recipes, delicious food, and great fellowship! Tara Brown will be there to do a cooking demo! Bring a dish to share and a copy of your recipe. Feel free to invite a friend! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Help us Bless our VBS Volunteers!
We’re looking for people to sign up to provide snacks and treats throughout the week to keep our amazing volunteers energized as they serve. If you’d like to help please contact Ashley, Aoverstreet@fellowshipconway.org or Heather, Hfulmer@fellowshipconway.org Thank you for supporting those who are investing in the lives of our children!
Widows’ America 250 Luncheon
Wear your red, white, or blue as we enjoy our special guests Colonel C. Jason Carter, USA Retired and Rebecca Carter Thursday, July 16 at noon, 3680 Gresham Dr. RSVP by July 2 to Judy, 501-329-3535 or Ambra, 501-730-6795.
Men’s Discussion Group
Men’s Discussion Group starts back up July 2 with “Making Sense of God” by Timothy Keller. This book discussion will both strengthen your own faith and enhance your ability to productively engage with nonbelievers. We’ll gain an understanding of how God makes so much more sense of identity, freedom, purpose, evil, and other experiences than a secular view does. We invite all men to join us; just get a copy of the book and join us for discussion in the FBC Library on Thursdays. Contact Andy at 501-314-9121 for information.
Prayer During Service
We love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.