Scripture: Jude 1: 5-8
Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day. In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings.
Scripture Commentary:
Although we already know that sin separates us from God, Jude gives us three examples of rebellion. First is the children of Israel. Although they were delivered from Egypt, they refused to trust God and enter the promised land.
Second is the fallen angels. They were once pure, holy and living in God’s presence. Then they gave in to pride and joined Satan to rebel against God.
And third are the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah. They were so full of sin that God wiped them off the face of the earth.
God’s Word is clear on the wages of sin.
Many people don’t want to believe that God sentences people to “eternal fire” for rejecting Him. But this is clearly taught in Scripture. Sinners who don’t seek forgiveness from God will face eternal separation from Him.
God’s nature is revealed in His Word.
The nature of God is beyond our understanding. However, God in His grace has chosen to reveal Himself to us in His Word, and supremely in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we must seek to know all we can about what He has revealed although we cannot fully comprehend God with our human minds.
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