6 and the angels who did not keep their own position but abandoned their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains in deep darkness for the judgment on the great day. (Jude 1:6 CSB) The limits of free will God has provided us extends to every being, even angels. Our God...

“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12) The Bible speaks often about perseverance. In fact if we take the Bible as a whole it...

4 For some people, who were designated for this judgment long ago,[a] have come in by stealth; they are ungodly, turning the grace of our God into sensuality and denying Jesus Christ, our only Master and Lord. (Jude 1:4 CSB) I have always been a very straight forward guy. If I have an issue with...

3 Dear friends, although I was eager to write you about the salvation we share, I found it necessary to write, appealing to you to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints once for all. (Jude 1:3 CSB) My pastor is doing a series out of Jude and I realized it...

 “Search me, God, and know my heart; put me to the test and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there is any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way” (Psalm 139:23-24) Let’s be honest, we really do not want to be searched or tested, especially...