In this last installment of the book of Jude (vv. 17-25), we take a look at several points of Jude’s theology, namely his Christology and fear of apostasy on the part of his audience. Jude continues to hammer away at the fact that the false teachers about which he has warned his audience were predicted—and are predictable in their ungodly conduct and desire to sow discord among believers. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS.COM/NAKEDBIBLE

In Jude 14-16, the author continues the theme of the judgment of his opponents, the false teachers. In this instance, Jude cites the book of Enoch (1 Enoch 1:9) specifically to make his case. In this episode, we discuss the implications of Jude’s citation of 1 Enoch and the Old Testament sources from which the verse in 1 Enoch derive. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS.COM/NAKEDBIBLE

In Jude 11-13, the author continues his portrayal of, and warning against, false teachers using three archetypal Old Testament episodes of rebellion and sin. In these verses, Jude compares the false teachers and their content to the rebellion of Cain (Gen 4), the betrayal of Balaam (Num 22-25), and the rebellion of Korah (Num 16). What is it about these three Old Testament episodes that led Jude to use them to describe the false teachers he opposed? Was Jude tapping into Intertestamental Jewish tradition to do so? Find out in this episode. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS.COM/NAKEDBIBLE

Dive into the intriguing debate over the curious conflict between Michael the archangel and the Devil in Jude 9. Discover how ancient cosmic geography may hold the key to understanding this bizarre encounter. The discussion also navigates spiritual geographies related to the burial of Moses and the authority dynamics in the spiritual realm. Unpack how Jude critiques false teachers with Old Testament examples, spotlighting their lack of spiritual insight and the importance of maintaining theological integrity.

In the book that bears his name Jude has compared the false teachers he opposes to the heavenly villains of Genesis 6:1-4 (see Part 3). In this episode, Jude continues this literary and theological strategy by comparing the false teachers to the wicked in Sodom and Gomorrah. While we associate those two Old Testament cities with a particular sin of the flesh, Jude has something more dramatic in mind. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS.COM/NAKEDBIBLE

The podcast explores the concept of angels sinning against God and their punishment. It discusses the relationship between 2 Peter 2:4 and the book of 1 Enoch, the impact of watchers in Genesis 6:1-4, and the importance of context in interpreting the Bible. The chapter also mentions the TV show 'Stranger Things' and the perception of Dungeons and Dragons in the 80s.

This episode focuses on Jude 4-5. In Jude 4 the false teachers who are Jude’s opponents are said to have long ago “been designated for condemnation.” What does this phrase mean? In Jude 5 the author shocks his readers by informing them that it was Jesus who saved the Israelites from Egypt. Not surprisingly, that verse is controversial. Join us as we unravel Jude’s comment and show how it relates to the Old Testament’s theology of a Godhead, the ancient “two powers in heaven” doctrine. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS.COM/NAKEDBIBLE

The letter of Jude is one of the shortest books in the Bible. Its content, however, is dense, offering a variety of fascinating topics for study. In this episode of the podcast we embark on a series book study of the epistle of Jude. Join us for Part 1! OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS.COM/NAKEDBIBLE

Dr. Heiser, a renowned biblical scholar, delves into a variety of intriguing questions. He examines King Jehu's controversial actions against Baal worshippers and the idolatry that persisted in his lineage. The episode also dissects ancient law codes, contrasting them with the relational aspect of Old Testament laws. Additionally, Heiser engages in a theological debate over Melchizedek, pondering whether he symbolizes a Christophany or typology, and addresses the intersection of biblical interpretation and scientific theory, shedding light on their complexities.

Over the past two years Dr. Heiser has been asked a number of times to respond to the book Demons and Spirits in Biblical Theology: Reading the Biblical Text in its Cultural and Literary Context, by John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton (2019). The book runs quite contrary to Dr. Heiser’s own work. In this episode Dr. Heiser responds to the book’s content and how he fears it might be used by opponents of the faith.