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.
To those called, loved, and kept.
Reason for writing: false teachers have slipped in.
Israel, angels, Sodom; characteristics of false teachers.
Remember the apostles' warnings, build yourselves up.
To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling.
Believers must actively defend the gospel.
Ungodly people pervert grace and deny Christ.
God is able to keep believers from falling.
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.
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.
Jude is one of only five books in the entire Bible consisting of a single chapter. With just 25 verses, this powerful epistle warns believers against false teachers while urging them to contend earnestly for the faith.
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