Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy-- Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumblingThis phrase emphasizes God's power and sovereignty. The concept of God keeping believers from stumbling is rooted in the assurance of divine protection and guidance. In the Old Testament, Psalm 121:3 states, "He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber." This reflects the idea that God is actively involved in the lives of believers, ensuring their spiritual stability. The imagery of stumbling is often used in Scripture to denote falling into sin or error, and this assurance is a promise of God's sustaining grace. and to present you unblemished
The term "unblemished" is significant in biblical theology, often associated with the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, where offerings to God had to be without defect (Leviticus 1:3). This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the "Lamb without blemish or defect" (1 Peter 1:19). In the New Testament context, being presented unblemished refers to the sanctifying work of Christ, who purifies believers and prepares them for eternal life. This aligns with Ephesians 5:27, where the church is presented to Christ as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle. in His glorious presence
The phrase "His glorious presence" points to the eschatological hope of believers being in the presence of God. This is a theme throughout Scripture, where the ultimate goal of salvation is to dwell with God eternally. In Revelation 21:3, it is declared, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them." The glory of God's presence is a recurring theme, representing His holiness, majesty, and the fulfillment of His promises. The presence of God is often associated with light and glory, as seen in the transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:2). with great joy—
The culmination of being kept from stumbling and presented unblemished is marked by "great joy." This joy is not merely an emotional response but a profound state of being that results from the assurance of salvation and the fulfillment of God's promises. In the biblical narrative, joy is often linked to the presence of God and the realization of His kingdom (Psalm 16:11). The joy mentioned here is eschatological, looking forward to the ultimate joy of eternal life with God, as described in Revelation 19:7, where the marriage of the Lamb is celebrated with rejoicing. Persons / Places / Events 1. JudeThe author of the epistle, traditionally understood to be Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. He writes to warn believers against false teachers and to encourage them to remain faithful. 2. GodReferred to as "Him who is able," emphasizing His power and sovereignty in preserving believers. 3. BelieversThe recipients of the letter, who are being assured of God's ability to keep them from falling into sin and to present them blameless. 4. Presence of His GloryRefers to the divine presence of God, where believers will be presented blameless. 5. Great JoyThe ultimate joy experienced by believers when they are presented blameless before God. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerGod is omnipotent and sovereign, fully capable of preserving believers from stumbling. This should instill confidence and peace in the hearts of Christians. The Assurance of SalvationBelievers can rest in the assurance that God will present them blameless. This assurance is not based on human effort but on God's faithfulness. Living BlamelesslyWhile God is the one who presents us blameless, believers are called to live lives that reflect this reality, striving for holiness and integrity. Joy in God's PresenceThe ultimate joy for believers is to be in the presence of God's glory. This future hope should motivate and encourage believers in their daily walk. The Role of FaithFaith is essential in trusting God's ability to keep us from stumbling. Believers are encouraged to deepen their faith and reliance on God. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's ability to keep us from stumbling impact your daily walk with Christ? 2. In what ways can you actively participate in living a blameless life, knowing that God is the one who ultimately presents you blameless? 3. How does the assurance of being presented blameless before God with great joy influence your perspective on trials and challenges? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to deepen your faith and trust in God's preserving power? 5. How can the hope of being in God's glorious presence with great joy motivate you to share the Gospel with others? Connections to Other Scriptures Philippians 1:6This verse speaks of God's faithfulness to complete the good work He began in believers, similar to Jude's assurance of God's ability to keep them from stumbling. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24These verses emphasize God's role in sanctifying believers completely, aligning with Jude's message of being presented blameless. Romans 8:38-39Highlights the security believers have in God's love, which parallels Jude's assurance of God's ability to keep them from falling. | The Letter | R. Finlayson | Jude 1:1-25 | | A Sublime Doxology | Preacher's Portfolio. | Jude 1:24-25 | | Christ Able to Keep and Save | C. Bradley, M. A. | Jude 1:24-25 | | God the Keeper | J. Trapp. | Jude 1:24-25 | | God's Greatest Power and Praise | A. Maclaren, D. D. | Jude 1:24-25 | | God's Help Goes Along with Our Own Effort | J. Reid Howett. | Jude 1:24-25 | | God's Power in Salvation | A. Plummer, D. D. | Jude 1:24-25 | | Jude's Doxology | C. H. Spurgeon. | Jude 1:24-25 | | Praise | W. Jenkyn, M. A. | Jude 1:24-25 | | Presented Faultless | T. Manton. | Jude 1:24-25 | | Presented Faultless | Hy. Thompson. | Jude 1:24-25 | | Religious Perseverance | W. Muir, D. D. | Jude 1:24-25 | | The Ascription of Praise to God | T. Manton. | Jude 1:24-25 | | The Doxology | T. Croskery | Jude 1:24, 25 | | The Grand Final Presentation | R. Ferguson, LL. D. | Jude 1:24-25 | | The Only Wise God Our Saviour | T. Manton. | Jude 1:24-25 | | The Saints Preserved and Presented | W. M. Punshon, D. D. | Jude 1:24-25 | | The Stability and Perfection of True Religion | A. McLeod, D. D. | Jude 1:24-25 | | The Sublime Character of Christian Prayer | J.S. Bright | Jude 1:24, 25 | | The Wisdom, Glory, and Sovereignty of God | | Jude 1:24-25 |
People Adam, Balaam, Cain, Core, Enoch, James, Judas, Jude, Korah, MichaelPlaces Egypt, Ephesus, Gomorrah, SodomTopics Able, Blameless, Blemish, Cause, Evil, Exceeding, Exultant, Exultation, Falling, Fault, Faultless, Free, Full, Gladness, Glorious, Glory, Guard, Joy, Presence, Present, Rejoicing, Safe, Stand, Stumbling, UnblemishedDictionary of Bible Themes Jude 1:24 1330 God, the provider
2212 Christ, head of church
2324 Christ, as Saviour
5292 defence, divine
5480 protection
5698 guardian
6156 fall, of humanity
6606 access to God
6738 rescue
8106 assurance, nature of
8117 discipleship, benefits
8201 blamelessness
8244 ethics, and grace
8322 perfection, human
8331 reliability
8658 Lord's Prayer
8797 persecution, attitudes
9105 last things
9414 heaven, community of redeemed Jude 1:24-25 1105 God, power of
5566 suffering, encouragements in
5942 security
6163 faults
8349 spiritual growth, means of
8634 amen
8646 doxology Library The Holy Spirit and the one Church
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Isaac Watts—The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts The Manifestation of the Church with Christ.
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Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return The Twofold Bearing of this Fact.
We come now to a point concerning which it behooves believers, particularly young believers and beginners in the study of prophecy, to be quite clear upon. Like the other two great Facts which we have reviewed--the First Advent of our Lord to this earth and His going away, and the presence now of the Holy Spirit upon this earth--this third great fact of the Redeemer's Return also has a double bearing, a bearing upon the Church and a bearing upon the world. The Second Coming of Christ will occur in …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Present Exaltation of Satan.
One of the greatest mysteries in all God's creation is the Devil. For any reliable information concerning him we are shut up to the Holy Scriptures. It is in God's Word alone that we can learn anything about his origin, his personality, his fall, his sphere of operations, and his approaching doom. One thing which is there taught us about the great Adversary of God and man, and which observation and experience fully confirms, is, that he is a being possessing mighty power. It would appear, from a …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return Salvation.
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Charles Ebert Orr—The Gospel Day Saved by Grace;
OR, A DISCOURSE OF THE GRACE OF GOD: SHOWING-- I. WHAT IT IS TO BE SAVED. II. WHAT IT IS TO BE SAVED BY GRACE. III. WHO THEY AEE THAT ABE SAVED BY GRACE. IV. HOW IT APPEARS THAT THEY ARE SAVED BY GRACE. V. WHAT SHOULD BE THE REASON THAT GOD SHOULD CHOOSE TO SAVE SINNERS BY GRACE RATHER THAN BY ANY OTHER MEANS. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. THIS admirable Treatise upon the most important of all subjects, that of the soul's salvation, was first published in a pocket volume, in the year 1675. This has …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 The Character of Its Teachings Evidences the Divine Authorship of the Bible
Take its teachings about God Himself. What does the Bible teach us about God? It declares that He is Eternal: "Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou are God" (Ps. 90:2). It reveals the fact that He is Infinite: "But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee" (I Kings 8:27). Vast as we know the universe to be, it has its bounds; but we must go beyond …
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