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Bonus Post: Extra-Biblical Sources in Jude

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jude does an interesting thing in his letter, he uses a non-Biblical source as though it were from Scripture, and he does so not once, but twice in a 25 verse letter. Why does he do that? Should that place … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Jude and Peter

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Why are Jude 4-16 and 2 Peter 2:1-18 so similar? There are many parallel passages in Scripture, but these two are more than just parallel, they are almost the same, close enough anyway that this deserves a look. Over the … Continue reading →

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Woe!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion. Jude 11 Jude has been giving his readers a strong warning about false teachers in … Continue reading →

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Powerful Stuff

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

These verses are quite something; Jude has an interesting way with words! In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. Jude 8 … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Serious

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions … Continue reading →

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Away We Go!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jude gives us a typical greeting in the first 2 verses, telling us who is writing and extending his good wishes in love to his recipients. Then he quickly moves to his purpose for writing: Dear friends, although I was … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: September 30, 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

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Final Thoughts on James

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

Old Testament Israel lived under the Law of Moses, very much a transactional system of law, violations, punishment and atonement. The great priority of that system was found in avoiding violations to curry God’s favor. Sacrifices were carried out continually … Continue reading →

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Summing Up

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

There are some misconceptions surrounding this book, and maybe that is why many modern-day teachers avoid it. Can Jesus be found in James? Well, let’s see… didn’t I write a “Bonus Post” on its connection with the Sermon on the Mount? Remember … Continue reading →

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James Closes His Letter

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

James 5:13-20 In concluding his letter, James speaks on prayer in the only passage in his letter that doesn’t have a direct parallel in the Sermon on the Mount. Actually, this is one of the strongest statements concerning the power … Continue reading →