Jude
Jude (Jesus' brother)
Jude is a brief, urgent letter warning against false teachers who had infiltrated the church. Using vivid imagery and Old Testament examples, Jude exposes these ungodly people and calls believers to contend for the faith while showing mercy to doubters.
Chapters
Book Outline
1-2Greeting
To those called, loved, and kept.
3-4Contend for the Faith
Reason for writing: false teachers have slipped in.
5-16Examples of Judgment
Israel, angels, Sodom; characteristics of false teachers.
17-23Keep Yourselves
Remember the apostles' warnings, build yourselves up.
24-25Doxology
To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling.
Key Themes
Contending for Faith
Believers must actively defend the gospel.
False Teachers
Ungodly people pervert grace and deny Christ.
God's Keeping Power
God is able to keep believers from falling.
Key Verses
JUD 1:3
Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people.
Call to defend the faith.
JUD 1:24-25
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy - to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority.
One of Scripture's greatest doxologies.