15 Nov
In-Depth Studies, New Testament

Jude: Once For All

Jude 1:3b …I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. Jude’s message of the gospel is intent, earnest, and urgent. With deep feeling and dire straits, Jude informs that he παρακαλέω/parakaleo or appeals to readers. παρακαλέω/parakaleo as defined by...

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04 Nov
In-Depth Studies, New Testament

Jude: Our Common Salvation

Jude 1:3 Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation… Beloved… This is the noun form of the word αγαπαο/agapao or “love”. In this case, it is the Greek word Ἀγαπητοί/agapetoi. Per Strong’s Concordance, it can be translated as:  beloved, esteemed, dear, favorite, worthy of love. Simply put, loved ones. Jude...

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28 Oct
In-Depth Studies, New Testament

Jude: Love

Jude 1:2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. This is the second time the word αγαπαο/agapao or “love” is used by Jude. For what it’s worth, scholars argue whether the term is used three or four times by Jude. This is αγαπαο/agapao. This is God’s “love” for us. Defined as love, affection, good will, benevolence, to welcome,...

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