Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write to you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write to you… I. THE ESSENTIAL TRUTHS IT EMBRACES. 1. The full admission of man's entire depravity and ruin. 2. The necessity of an entire and sole dependence on the finished work of Christ. 3. The necessity of the influences of the Holy Spirit, for the regeneration and sanctification of the soul. II. THE WONDROUS SCENES IT DISCLOSES. 1. Look back to the counsels of eternal love. 2. Observe the scenes of the Redeemer's advent. 3. Look to the scenes of purity and bliss above. III. THE DISTINGUISHING BLESSINGS IT CONFERS. 1. Pardon and peace. 2. Adoption and dignity. 3. Comfort and preservation. 4. Present pleasure and joyful anticipation. IV. THE PERSONAL ATTENTION IT DEMANDS. (W. Spencer.) Parallel Verses KJV: Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. |
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