Jude 22-23 “Responding to Rebels, Part 3: Blessed are the Merciful”
These final three exhortations explain what contending for the faith looks like in the context of those outside the faithful assembly.
Andy de Ganahl
- Sep 16
- 14 min
Jude 20-21 “In Response to Rebels, Part 2: Maintain Holiness”
In short, the whole of Jude 17-23 is an application of his desire that they contend earnestly for the faith (v. 3).
130
Andy de Ganahl
- Sep 9
- 10 min
Jude 17-19 “In Response to Rebels, Part 1: A Call to Remember”
It is here that Jude provides his readers with a strategy for contending for the faith (v. 3).
170
Andy de Ganahl
- Sep 2
- 10 min
Jude 14-16 “An Historical Precedent for Judgment”
In short, Jude provides two reasons that prove the Zealots’ godless state is worthy of divine judgment and should therefore expect it.
130
Andy de Ganahl
- Aug 26
- 13 min
Jude 11-13 “The Damnation of Rebellion”
What follows is an explanation (ὅτι) that proves these rebels are indeed damned.
240
Andy de Ganahl
- Aug 19
- 15 min
Jude 8-10 “Rebellion at the Heart of Blasphemy”
In these verses, Jude provides three proofs that expose rebellion is at the heart of blasphemy.
200
Andy de Ganahl
- Aug 12
- 12 min
Jude 5-7 “Rebellion: An Historical Perspective”
Though they already know these things, Jude will bring to remembrance three historical events that are recorded in the Old Testament.
100
Andy de Ganahl
- Aug 5
- 13 min
Jude 1:3-4 “Presenting the Theological Purpose”
Jude does not waste time nor mince words. Immediately after his weighted greeting he presents the purpose for his writing.
190
Andy de Ganahl
- Jul 29
- 8 min
Jude 1:1-2 “Setting the Theological Stage”
Jude reveals his ability with a pen as well as his subtlety in hinting at the meat of his letter which is yet to come.
140
Andy de Ganahl
- Jul 22
- 11 min
“Jude, an Introduction”
If we value orthodox hermeneutics at all (and we do!), then our chief concern is authorial intention.
340
Andy de Ganahl
- Jul 8
- 9 min
2 Peter 3:17-18 “Concluding Encouragement: Stay Alert & Stay Alive”
Peter’s conclusion is masterful, poignant, and precise.
170
Andy de Ganahl
- Jul 1
- 9 min
2 Peter 3:14-16 “The Second Coming, Part 4: Holiness and Obedience”
The entire Christian duty can be boiled down to two things: be holy and make disciples.
160
Andy de Ganahl
- Jun 24
- 11 min
2 Peter 3:10-13 “The Second Coming, Part 3: Live Like You Believe It”
Peter doggedly connects eschatology to ethics and faith to hope.
180
Andy de Ganahl
- Jun 16
- 10 min
2 Peter 3:8-9 “The Second Coming, Part 2: The Purpose of Patience”
The saints of Asia Minor must not fail to notice two things: (1) that God is the Lord of time and (2) that time has a specific purpose.
200
Andy de Ganahl
- Jun 10
- 9 min
2 Peter 3:3-7 “The Second Coming, Part 1: What to Expect and How to Respond”
The second coming of Jesus Christ is the major topic from this point forward.
310
Andy de Ganahl
- Jun 3
- 9 min
2 Peter 3:1-2 “A Pastor’s Purpose”
In this transition from the false teachers to the encouragement of biblical hope Peter reveals 3 aspects of his genuine shepherd’s heart.
260
Andy de Ganahl
- May 27
- 11 min
2 Peter 2:17-22 – “The Apostasy of False Teachers”
If a man claims to provide a service and then fails to fulfill his claim, he is objectively worthless.
660
Andy de Ganahl
- May 19
- 9 min
2 Peter 2:14c-16 “False Teachers & Their Character, Part 3: Greed”
The third and final characteristic of false teachers under examination is here presented.
430
Andy de Ganahl
- Apr 8
- 8 min
2 Peter 2:13-14b “False Teachers & Their Character, Part 2: Immorality”
Having finished the discussion of their arrogant manner, Peter transitions to their immoral means.
270
Andy de Ganahl
- Apr 1
- 9 min
2 Peter 2:10b-12 “The Character of False Teachers, Part 1: The Ignorance of Arrogance”
There is a connection between arrogance and ignorance.
300