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| Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:21pm On Nov 19, 2013 |
Certain Men November 19, 2013 "For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation" (Jude 1:4a) Jude speaks severely of these "certain men" who were "before ordained" (literally “written about beforehand”) for a very specific judgment. The context relates back to the period of the Old Testament, although Jude later identifies others who are apparently active in the early churches. A purification of 30 days was required of "certain men" who were (apparently) undertakers during the time of Moses. They were "defiled" by their contact with dead bodies according to the law, but must still keep the Passover—albeit a month after the other Israelites (Numbers 9:4-11). God does not allow excuses. Later, "certain men" among the Israelites who had apostatized and become "children of Belial" were to be destroyed, along with their city and all of their possessions, after it had been definitely determined that they had left Israel and become part of a cult community (Deuteronomy 13:13-16). God does not take prisoners! During the time of Jeremiah’s ministry, God allowed the evil king Jehoiakim to send "certain men" down into Egypt to capture the prophet Urijah so the king could kill him (Jeremiah 26:22-23). God does allow evil men to gain the upper hand temporarily as He brings about the fulfillment of His prophetic warnings—in this case, the captivity of Judah by Babylon. Jude speaks of "certain men" who had been "written before" (prographo) as historical examples of those among the New Testament saints who were "denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ" (v. 4b). Peter puts it this way: "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction" (2 Peter 2:1). HMM III For more . . . . |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:19pm On Nov 25, 2013 |
Creeping in Unawares November 25, 2013 "For there are certain men crept in unawares . . . ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ" (Jude 1:4) The special word chosen by the Holy Spirit is most helpful in understanding this warning. The Greek term translated “crept in unawares” is pareisduno, a uniquely compounded word meaning to “sink down in alongside.” What could be more descriptive? These kinds of sneaky people have been written about before, Jude says, and are prime examples of those who transpose the grace of God into uncontrolled lust. Paul uses a similar word in his letter to Timothy to warn him about the ungodly men of the last days who “creep into houses” and undermine the lifestyles of “silly women” (2 Timothy 3:6-7). The imagery implies the subtlety and cleverness of these “ungodly men,” but there is a horrible consequence of this replacement of God’s grace with “lasciviousness.” Jude lists the terrible judgment on the people of Israel who refused to believe the good report of Joshua and Caleb when the 12 spies returned from the land of Canaan. God “destroyed” those who embraced the fearful and faithless report of the 10 (Numbers 14). Even the angels who led the world of Noah into corruption (Genesis 6:1-4) were chained in “darkness” for their disobedience (2 Peter 2:4). Sodom and Gomorrah, Cain, Balaam, and Korah (Core) are all given as examples by Jude of God’s stern judgment on those who knew better but chose to lead a rebellion against the righteous lifestyles or leadership of God’s people. God does not take lightly the misuse of His instructions. Even the “least” of the commandments are important (Matthew 5:19). After all, “thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name” (Psalm 138:2). HMM III For more . . . . |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by Nobody: 5:35am On Nov 26, 2013 |
Yeah..just like certain men on nairaland teach that hell does not exist..They know themselves. 1 Like |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by PastorOluT(m): 6:38am On Nov 26, 2013 |
Yeah bro that is how it has been from onset, certain men will always creep in. The truth is that the truth always attract them, u dont see them creeping in in religion or atheism for their target is always the light. |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by Nobody: 6:47am On Nov 26, 2013 |
The certain men full NL no bi small. |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:54pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
Bidam: They surely know themselves.  1 Like |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 5:24pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
Pastor Olu T: Spot on bro. They take the grace of God for lasciviousness, they teach a lawless gospel, taking liberty for licence. |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:10pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
Mee234: Good observance. They are all out to make believers doubt, deny and disobey the word of God. This is the voice of the serpent saying "has God said" all over again. |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by Nobody: 11:15pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU: Creeping in Unawares You have clearly stated that your god is a god of wrath and very emotional. That is a god i do not like " God doesn't take lightly the misuse of his instruction" and yet you guys claim humans were given freewill. You are confused! You deserve your imaginary god! |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by Nobody: 11:18pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
Bidam: Yeah..just like certain men on nairaland teach that hell does not exist..They know themselves. You got evidence of hell? |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by Nobody: 3:09am On Nov 27, 2013 |
ifeness:Jesus teachings are evident enough. |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:32pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
ifeness: It's up to you whether to see His wrath or His Mercy. Your decision determines your destiny. |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 8:35pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
ifeness: What evidence do you want? a trip to hell?  1 Like |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by vickyO(f): 9:18pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
ifeness:Isaiah 5:14, Habakkuk 2:5, Matthew 5:22, Revelations 20:13;6:8;1:18............. 1 Like |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:34pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
vickyO: He doesn't use biblical glasses to see.
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| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by vickyO(f): 1:33pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
OLAADEGBU:  ok |
| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by PastorOluT(m): 8:05pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
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| Re: Certain Men Creeping in Unawares by PastorOluT(m): 8:05pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
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