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12 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
How does this brief letter begin?
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"Jude, a bond servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James."
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What does the determination of his identity rest upon?
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the process of elimination
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Jude doesn't use what title?
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apostle
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Traditionally, how has he been identified
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the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus
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If Jude used 2 Peter, then when would it have been written?
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65-68 AD
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If Peter used Jude, when was it written?
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66-67 AD
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What are the two clues about dating inside the letter?
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1) The apostolic age is mentioned as a past phenomenon
2) The affirmation of a finalized faith, once and for all delivered to the saints |
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Does this point to an early date or late date?
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late
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What are the possibilities?
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75-90 AD
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What is the theme of Jude?
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He wanted to write a letter discussing facets of salvation, but the very present threat of false teachers has forced him to write a letter of exhortation, warning his readers "to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints"
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What does Jude address?
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false teachers and urges his readers not to follow them
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What are the six things Jude instructs his readers to practice?
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1) pray in the holy spirit
2) keep themselves in the love of God 3) await the return of the Lord Jesus 4) show mercy 5) snatch others from the brink of spiritual disaster 6) avoid false teaching |