Jude 14–15 (ESV) — 14 It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from
Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his
holy ones, 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the
ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an
ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken
against him.”
NOTE: I find this
comment interesting since Enoch is not considered scripture or part of the
cannon. Although, that does not mean it can't be cited. Paul cited a Greek poet
when he was in Athens. So while the book of Enoch is not scripture, that does
not mean it is wrong in every respect. And case in point, at least one passage
(1 Enoch 1:9) is correct. Having spent some time in Job recently, it is amazing
how developed the theology of Abraham's time was (assuming it was Abraham's
time). I believe pre-flood was also more developed than just the creation
story. In Romans, Paul says that the law is written on human hearts.
Additionally, not all prophets had their messages recorded and we can probably
assume that prophets existed even in the times before the giving of the law,
Melchizedek being another example.
But the real point
of the passage is that the ungodly will be judged at the end of time. In the
meantime, be very careful who you listen to. And never insist on knowing all
things--be humble. Only fools think they are absolutely right.
PRAYER: Father,
protect me from the sin of arrogance and pride. Continue to teach me. Continue
to open my eyes to new ideas. May I never read into your word. May I never
exclude what I don't want to believe from your word. Let you word be the lamp
unto my feet.
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