Apostates Unmasked (Jude verses 3-4) Bible Conference 2026

Apostates Unmasked (Jude verses 3-4) Bible Conference 2026

Exposition of Jude verses 3–4 — In these pivotal verses, Jude fires his opening salvo against apostasy, urgently calling believers to earnestly contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. He exposes the danger of false teachers who have secretly infiltrated the church, perverting God's grace and denying the Lord Jesus Christ. This passage lays the foundation for Jude's powerful exhortation to stand firmly for biblical truth in an age of spiritual compromise.

Jude: Introduction & Salutation (Jude verses 1-2) Bible Conference 2026

Bible conference 2026. Introduction to the Epistle of Jude. In this introductory message on the Book of Jude, we explore the historical background, purpose, and central theme of this powerful epistle: the urgent call to "earnestly contend for the faith" in an age of growing apostasy. We examine Jude's humble identity as Christ's servant, the believer's secure position as sanctified, preserved, and called by God, and why mercy, peace, and love are essential qualities for faithfully defending biblical truth.

Thyatira: The Licentious Church (Revelation 2:18-29)

This letter is the longest of the seven, written to the church in the smallest town. Central to the problems of this church was a false teacher, a seductive woman, labelled 'Jezebel' by Christ. Like Pergamos, this church was under threat of being destroyed from within.This sermon examines Christ's letter to Thyatira under 5 headings.

Pergamos: The Lax Church (Revelation 2:12-17)

Pergamos faced two significant threats. There was the threat without with the persecution coming from the Roman Empire but there was also the threat from within with false doctrine making inroads. This letter makes it clear that Pergamos was in far greater danger from the threat within than the threat from without. A powerful challenge concerning the need for the church to adopt Christ's attitude to the truth.

Smyrna: The Lacerated Church (Revelation 2:8-11)

Exposition of Christ's letter to Smyrna, the suffering church. Christ has no word of rebuke for this model church. Some encouraging and challenging lessons for believers going through trials and tests.