![]() ![]() Thus Jude is a call to arms for the church to stand up and go to war with false teachers. Polemic comes from the Greek word πόλεμος (polemos), which means “war/battle/fight”. As a person with an Ad Agency background I found that the cover missed the entire theme of Jude. I started with looking over the cover first. Perry didn’t fully understand the text and as I read and listened to our dear sister’s messages I found that this is most likely the case. Not to mention that we should not even give a false teacher a greeting (2 John 10-11). After all, the apostle Paul said, “Do not be bound together with unbelievers for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14. The first thought that immediately popped into my mind was, “How can you teach a study on Jude and then go and befriend those who preach a false gospel?” These two things cannot coexist together. What was surprising is when she posted pictures on social media of her with a variety of false teachers. In this documentary she and a multitude of other saints presented the tenets of the prosperity gospel and began to dismantle them piece by piece with Scripture until you could see the man-made anti-Christ teaching it really was. I saw her in the excellent documentary made by Brandon Kimber called, American Gospel: Christ Alone. Our Lord doesn’t need us to defend His truth or His name, but He chooses to use us and charges us to contend against false teaching. I have studied extensively in Jude and have a passion for defending the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. I was asked if I would read the Jackie Hill-Perry study on Jude and write a review since I have written a commentary on Jude. In the case of Jackie Hill-Perry’s study on Jude, you can indeed judge a book by its cover. ![]() This can be true at times, however, I have found more often than not that you actually can judge a book by its cover, probably more today than ever. The implication is that the outward appearance of a book is not a reliable indicator of the content. There is an old adage that says, “You can’t judge a book by its cover”. “Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today’s Culture” See how this small, obscure book in Scripture still speaks to the church today.If your theology pretty much matches up with mine (as outlined in my “Welcome” and “Statement of Faith” tabs in the blue menu bar at the top of this page) and you’d like to contribute a guest post, drop me an e-mail at and let’s chat about it.įor more information on Jackie Hill-Perry, please click here.Discover your God-given identity in a world of deception.Recognize Gods Word as an anchor in the ever-shifting cultural climate.Interactive teaching videos featuring author Jackie Hill Perry, approximately 8≢0 minutes per session available separately.Verse-by-verse study for comprehension and application.Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions.Leader Guide to facilitate questions and discussions within small groups. ![]() Jude Teen Girls' Bible Study Book includes content for seven sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use this Study," and a leader guide. We serve others well when we share the whole gospel with them, not just the parts our culture finds attractive. God has commanded His beloved church to contend for the faith in a world of unbelief, and as we do, He will keep us from falling into the same deception.ĭive into themes of being called, loved, and kept, and learn how to point others to Jesus in grace and truth.
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