to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. to the only God our SaviorGod alone is the true and living God, the Creator, Redeemer, and Keeper of His people. Israel’s confession, “The LORD our God, the LORD is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4), stands behind this praise. God declared through Isaiah, “Apart from me there is no savior” (Isaiah 43:11); salvation originates in His mercy and power, not in human effort or any rival power. Jude directs the assurance of believers’ preservation to the God who saves sinners and will bring them safely into His presence. 1Ti 2:3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority Glory belongs to God because His character and works are infinitely worthy of praise. Majesty honors His kingly splendor, while dominion and authority confess His absolute rule over every creature, power, and age. No enemy of the gospel, no false teacher, and no circumstance lies beyond His sovereign government. The God who is able to keep His people from stumbling possesses all power necessary to fulfill His saving purpose. Psa 145:5 The glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will… through Jesus Christ our Lord God’s saving glory is revealed and received through Jesus Christ, the crucified, risen, and reigning Lord. Jesus alone brings sinners to the Father, having given Himself as the sacrifice for sin and serving as the believers’ mediator. His lordship will be openly acknowledged by every knee and every tongue (Philippians 2:9–11). Praise offered to God is inseparable from the saving work and divine authority of His Son. Rom 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith… before all time, and now, and for all eternity. God’s glory, rule, and authority did not begin with creation and will never end. Before the ages began, God was fully sovereign; in the present age, He remains active in preserving His people; throughout eternity, His reign will stand unchanged. The future promised in Jude rests on the unchanging faithfulness of God. 2Ti 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling… Amen. Amen, meaning “so be it” or “truly,” seals the doxology with believing affirmation: it is true, and it shall be so. God’s people answer His revealed truth with worshipful confidence in His saving power and eternal reign. 2Co 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ.… Persons / Places / Events 1. JudeThe author of the epistle, traditionally identified as Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. He writes to warn against false teachers and to encourage believers to contend for the faith. 2. God Referred to as "our Savior," emphasizing His role in salvation and His eternal attributes of glory, majesty, dominion, and authority. 3. Jesus Christ Central to the doxology, through whom God's attributes are manifested and through whom believers have access to God. 4. The Church The recipients of the letter, representing the body of believers who are called to remain faithful amidst challenges. 5. Eternity The concept of time that extends beyond the present, highlighting God's eternal nature and His unchanging authority. Teaching Points God's Unique SovereigntyRecognize that God alone is sovereign, possessing unmatched glory, majesty, dominion, and authority. This understanding should lead to a life of worship and submission to His will. Christ-Centered Worship Acknowledge that our access to God and understanding of His attributes come through Jesus Christ. Our worship should be Christ-centered, reflecting His role in our salvation. Eternal Perspective Embrace an eternal perspective, understanding that God's dominion and authority extend beyond time. This should encourage believers to live with hope and purpose, knowing that God's plans are eternal. Contending for the Faith In light of God's eternal attributes, believers are called to contend for the faith, standing firm against false teachings and remaining faithful to the truth of the Gospel. Doxology as a Lifestyle Let the doxology in Jude 1:25 inspire a lifestyle of praise and gratitude, recognizing God's eternal nature and His work in our lives through Jesus Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does recognizing God's eternal attributes in Jude 1:25 influence your daily worship and prayer life?2. In what ways can you ensure that your worship remains Christ-centered, as emphasized in this verse? 3. How does the concept of God's eternal dominion and authority provide comfort and hope in times of uncertainty? 4. What practical steps can you take to contend for the faith in your community, as Jude encourages? 5. How can the doxology in Jude 1:25 inspire you to live a life of gratitude and praise, and how does this connect with other doxologies in the New Testament? Connections to Other Scriptures Romans 11:36This verse also attributes glory to God, emphasizing His sovereignty and the fact that all things are from Him, through Him, and to Him. 1 Timothy 1:17 Paul offers a similar doxology, praising God for His eternal nature and attributes, reinforcing the theme of God's unchanging majesty. Revelation 5:13 This passage depicts a heavenly scene where all creation gives glory and honor to God and the Lamb, echoing the eternal praise found in Jude 1:25. People Adam, Balaam, Cain, Core, Enoch, James, Judas, Jude, Korah, MichaelPlaces Egypt, Ephesus, Gomorrah, SodomTopics Age, Ages, Alone, Amen, Ascribed, Authority, Christ, Dominion, Evermore, Forever, Forevermore, Glory, Greatness, Honour, Majesty, Power, Savior, Saviour, WiseDictionary of Bible Themes Jude 1:25 1090 God, majesty of 1105 God, power of Library The Holy Spirit and the one ChurchOur text suggests to us three things: first, an inquiry--Have we the Spirit? secondly, a caution--if we have not the spirit we are sensual; thirdly, a suspicion--there are many persons that separate themselves. Our suspicion concerning them is, that notwithstanding their extra-superfine profession, they are sensual, not having the Spirit; for our text says, "These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit." I. First, then, our text suggests AN INQUIRY--Have we the Spirit? This … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858 Persevering Grace. Jude 1:24,25. The Manifestation of the Church with Christ. The Twofold Bearing of this Fact. The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Present Exaltation of Satan. Salvation. Saved by Grace; The Character of Its Teachings Evidences the Divine Authorship of the Bible Links Jude 1:25 NIVJude 1:25 NLT Jude 1:25 ESV Jude 1:25 NASB Jude 1:25 KJV Jude 1:25 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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