But you, my dear friends, must
remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ predicted. They told
you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to
satisfy their ungodly desires. These people are the ones who are creating
divisions among you. They follow their natural instincts because they do not
have God’s Spirit in them.
But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most
holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep
yourselves safe in God’s love.
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is
wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment.
Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins
that contaminate their lives.
Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away
and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single
fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ
our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and
in the present, and beyond all time! Amen. (Jude 17-25 NLT) *
Please note that in addition to the blessed
assurance provided in these verses, we are also given doctrine. The eternal nature of God is clearly stated
in the last verse, and the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity are all present.
* https://biblehub.com/nlt/jude/1.htm
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