The Letter of Jude
As followers of Christ we will learn what it means to contend for the faith against the influence of evil in our days.
Petra Church International Ministries · Pastor Christian Kim
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Show Notes
1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James,
To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ:
2 Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
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.
Background
Writer: Jude (“Judas” Half-brother of Jesus and brother of Jesus)
Date: Unknown (65-80 AD)
Two Main Themes:
1. To expose false teachers in the church
2. To encourage believers to contend earnestly for the faith and finish strong
Examples of those who did not contend for the faith
1. Israelites in the wilderness (v.5)
2. Angels who rebelled with Satan (v.6)
3. People in Sodom and Gomorrah (v.7)
Contend for your faith by depending on God’s work (v.1-2, 24-25)
1. Called
2. Beloved (Sanctified)
3. Preserved