OPENING
SCRIPTURE: Jude 17-24 KJV (The Brother of James
and Jesus according to Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3).
17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our
Lord Jesus Christ;
Who were they?
Apostle Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Apostle Peter to the “strangers” believers scattered throughout northern
Turkey, including Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia. 2 Peter 3: 3-5.
18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the
last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having
not the Spirit.
20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most
holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the
mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the
fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and
to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,