chart? What paragraphs are mainly exhortation? Note the three central paragraphs of warning How is each identi ed? Refer to the Bible text to justify this outline What title is given to this epistle? Would you say that the organization of the epistle is very orderly? XXIX PROMINENT SUBJECTS OF JUDE A JUDGMENTS OF GOD Jude cites past judgments of God (5-7) strengthen the prophecies of judgments come (136-16) The sins and sinners judgments are graphically described verses 8-13 to to of in One of Jude’s references to God’s judgments is his citing of Enoch’s prophecy (read vv 14-15) Of the apocryphal book of Enoch Wuest writes: This book, known to the Church Fathers of the second century, lost for some centuries with the exception of a few fragments, was found in its entirety in a copy of the Ethiopic Bible in 1773 by Bruce It consists of revelations purporting to have been given to Enoch and Noah Its object is to vindicate the ways of divine providence, to set forth the retribution reserved for sinners, and to show that the world is under the immediate government of God.19 Bible scholars are not in agreement as to whether Jude is here quoting from the apocryphal book of Enoch, or referring to an unrecorded prophecy of the Enoch of Genesis.20 Jude writes to warn his readers about these awful judgments But he also gives positive counsel to guard Christians against the snares of ungodly persons Two key exhortations are “Contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (v 3); and “keep yourselves in the love of God” (v 21) B ANGELS Angels are part of Jude’s message Note the two references Fallen angels “angels who did not keep their own domain” (v 6) Peter also teaches the fact of the fall of evil angels (2 Pet 2:4) Some identify Lucifer, who became Satan, as one of these angels Such commentators derive their interpretation from Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:12-19; Matthew 25:41; and Revelation 12:4 Others hold that Jude refers to Genesis 6:1-4.21 Many Bible students feel that no Bible account records the details of this event  ...One of Jude’s references to God’s judgments is his citing of Enoch’s prophecy (read vv 14-15) Of the apocryphal book of Enoch Wuest writes: This book, known to the Church Fathers of the second... agreement as to whether Jude is here quoting from the apocryphal book of Enoch, or referring to an unrecorded prophecy of the Enoch of Genesis.20 Jude writes to warn his readers about these awful judgments... ANGELS Angels are part of Jude’s message Note the two references Fallen angels “angels who did not keep their own domain” (v 6) Peter also teaches the fact of the fall of evil angels (2 Pet 2:4)