The Acts of the ApostatesJude

Act 4: Ungodliness

Jude

Legalism and Libertinism

Two Great Errors

“…after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.”

I Timothy 4:3

Attractiveness of Apostasy

“…by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”

Romans 16:18

Attractiveness of Apostasy

“None sink so far into hell as those

who come nearest to heaven.”

William Gurnall

Attractiveness of Apostasy

Godly judgment on an

ungodly lifestyle

Why reject these apostates?

Godly judgment on an

ungodly lifestyle

Why reject these apostates?

• Certain

The Judgment of God is…

• Certain• Comprehensive

The Judgment of God is…

Wrong side of history

Certain + Comprehensive =

Godly judgment on an

ungodly lifestyle

Why reject these apostates?

What are they doing?

Ungodly Lifestyle

Complaining

What are they doing?

Why are they doing it?

Ungodly Lifestyle

Because they walk after their own lusts

Why are they doing it?

“[Idolatry] cannot be contented, for the means of gratifying the lusts are not always present, and the lust themselves are insatiable: even when gratifications is present, it is only temporary; the unruly desires are certain to revive and clamor once more for satisfaction.”

A. Plummer

Why are they doing it?

• Availability• Longevity • Sustainability

Idolatry lacks three things…

How do they do it?

Ungodly Lifestyle

By using you

How do they do it?

A New Beginning