How does Jude 1:15 emphasize God's judgment on the ungodly? Verse in View “to execute judgment on all, and to convict all the ungodly concerning all the ungodly acts they have committed in an ungodly way, and concerning all the harsh things ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.” (Jude 1:15) Why This One Sentence Hits So Hard • Five uses of “all” – no one escapes. • Four uses of “ungodly” – character, actions, manner, and speech are all targeted. • Two judicial verbs – “execute judgment” (sentence carried out) and “convict” (verdict rendered). • Acts and words included – both visible deeds and hidden attitudes fall under review. Connections That Amplify the Warning • Genesis 6:5 – every intent of the heart only evil continually; God’s judgment by flood mirrors Jude’s universal language. • Psalm 1:5 – “the wicked will not stand in the judgment”; same courtroom scene. • Romans 1:18 – wrath revealed “against all ungodliness.” • 2 Peter 2:9 – the Lord “knows how to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment.” • Revelation 20:11-15 – final, comprehensive judgment on every deed and word. • Hebrews 10:30 – “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Enoch’s Ancient Echo Jude cites Enoch (v. 14). Though the book of 1 Enoch is extra-biblical, this prophecy is Spirit-endorsed here, underscoring God’s timeless resolve: He has always planned a decisive reckoning for the ungodly. What the Repetition Teaches 1. Certainty – Judgment “will” be executed; no suspense about the outcome. 2. Scope – “All” ungodly people, actions, and words; nothing slips through. 3. Severity – The same word group (“ungodly”) repeated drives home moral hostility toward God. 4. Fairness – “Convict” shows evidence will be presented; God judges justly, not arbitrarily. Takeaways for Today • God’s patience has limits (2 Peter 3:9-10). • Ungodliness is more than big sins; it is any life lived without reverence for Him. • Words matter—“harsh things” will be replayed (Matthew 12:36). • Christ offers rescue; outside Him, judgment is inevitable (John 3:18-19). |
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