JUDE #3 - THROUGH THE FIRE - PTR. ALAN ESPORAS - 630PM EVENING SERVICE

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17 But you must remember,
beloved, the predictions of
the apostles of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
JUDE 1:17

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18 They said to you, "In the
last time there will be
scoffers, following their own
ungodly passions."
JUDE 1:18

7. REMEMBER
THE WORDS
SPOKEN
BEFORE

8. REMEMBER THE WORDS
SPOKEN BEFORE
• Remember who spoke to them
• Remember what they said.

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1 This is now the second
letter that I am writing to
you, beloved. In both of
them I am stirring up your
sincere mind by way of
reminder,
2 PETER 3:1

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2 that you should remember
the predictions of the holy
prophets and the
commandment of the Lord
and Savior through your
apostles,
2 PETER 3:2

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3 knowing this first of all, that
scoffers will come in the last
days with scoffing, following
their own sinful desires.
2 PETER 3:3

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19 These are the men who
divide you, who follow mere
natural instincts and do not
have the Spirit.
JUDE 1:19

13. WHAT DO THESE
SCOFFERS DO?
• They follow their ungodly desires.
• They create divisions.
• They follow their natural instincts
• They do not have the Spirit.

14. 5 THINGS JUDE
WANTS US TO
DO IN THE LAST
DAYS?

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20 But you, beloved, build
yourselves up in your most
holy faith; pray in the Holy
Spirit;
JUDE 1:20
(1) BUILD YOURSELVES UP
IN THE MOST HOLY FAITH

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18 But grow in the grace and
knowledge of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. To him be
the glory both now and to
the day of eternity. Amen.
2 PETER 3:18

17. THROUGH THE FIRE
BUILD UP
• means spiritual growth.
• personal growth and
responsibility.
MOST HOLY FAITH
• means faith once delivered.

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(2) PRAY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
42 And they devoted
themselves to the apostles'
teaching and fellowship, to
the breaking of bread and
the prayers.
ACTS 2:42

19. PRAYER
is a necessary complement
to the Word of God.
BY THE WORD OF GOD
God speaks to us
BY PRAYER
we speak to God
THROUGH THE FIRE

20. The Word of God
is a source of
strength & comfort
for us.
THROUGH THE FIRE

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6 do not be anxious about
anything, but in everything by
prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be
madeknowntoGod.
PHILIPPIANS 4:6

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7 And the peace of God,
which surpasses all
understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
PHILIPPIANS 4:7

23. Prayer and the Word of God are the
two legs upon which our spiritual
being stands; both are needed to
be well balanced in our spiritual
growth.
THROUGH THE FIRE

24. WHAT IS MEANT BY
PRAYING IN THE
SPIRIT?
EPHESIANS 6:18
praying at all times in the Spirit,
with all prayer and supplication.
To that end keep alert with all
perseverance, making
supplication for all the saints,

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26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in
our weakness. For we do not
know what to pray for as we
ought, but the Spirit himself
intercedes for us with groanings
toodeepforwords.
ROMANS 8:26

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14 And this is the confidence
that we have toward him,
that if we ask anything
according to his will he hears
us.
1 JOHN 5:14

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(3) KEEP YOURSELVES IN
THE LOVE OF GOD
21 keep yourselves in the love
of God, waiting for the mercy
of our Lord Jesus Christ that
leads to eternal life.
JUDE 1:21

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(4) BE MERCIFUL TO THOSE
WHO DOUBT
22 And have mercy on those
who doubt;
JUDE 1:22

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(5) SNATCH OTHERS FROM
THE FIRE AND SAVE THEM
23 Save others by snatching
them from the fire of hell.
Show mercy to others, even
though you are afraid that
you might be stained by their
sinful lives.
JUDE 1:23