wiles of the devil

This smallest book of the New Testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative.  

“I FOUND IT NECESSARY TO WRITE TO YOU EXHORTING YOU TO CONTEND EARNESTLY FOR THE FAITH WHICH WAS ONCE FOR ALL DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS” – JUDE 1:3

Earnestly contending for the faith includes the ministry of reproof, the pointing out of wrong or error. Many Christians assume that to do such is an automatic violation of Jesus’ commandment not to judge (Matthew 7:1). Certainly, we must not take the place of the ultimate judge over people’s lives. We know neither the motives of men’s hearts nor the measures of justice and mercy that God may unfold for them. However, we are responsible before the Lord to discern false prophets. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15). We are also responsible to expose and warn against such false teaching, just like Jesus did. “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6).

Jude is the "vestibule" to the book of Revelation.  It includes the oldest prophecy uttered by a prophet: of the Second Coming of Christ, declared before the flood of Noah!  There are four facts emphasized:

1) We know the Lord's coming is sure;

2) We know who will accompany the Lord;

3) We know the purpose of His coming;

4) We know the result of the Lord's coming.

Notes: And Scripture References.

Appeal to Contend for the Faith:
• Jude 3
Why It Must Be Done:
• Jude 4
• Titus 1:10-11
The Ministry of Reproof:
• Matthew 7:1-5
• Matthew 7:15-20
• 2 Timothy 1:13-14
• 2 Timothy 2: 16-18
• Titus 1:13-14
The Positive-Negative Myth:
• Matthew 11:28
• Matthew 23:25-28
• Ephesians 1:13

For much more on the ministry of Living in Christ with Pastor Bob Hoekstra:
http://livinginchrist.org/portfolio_page/contending-for-the-faith/

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Are we not in "The Evil Day"

According to the Bible ... the major battle mankind faces is not in flesh and blood but instead is against beings from an unseen spiritual dimension. The Bible also tells us that Satan is the master planner of this deception and that he has a number of clever schemes to deceive the whole world—believers and unbelievers.

In Wiles of the Devil: End-Times Deception in the World and the Church, Roger Oakland unmasks Satan's most effective plans in operation today, deceiving billions of people from not believing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Further, he shows how even Christians have been influenced by Satan's clever schemes to make them ineffective in these last days.

This message provides a wake-up call to our present generation to turn away from the "wiles of the devil" and to turn back to God's Word, which is a light unto our path.

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness" [Eph 6:10-14 KJV]

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