Name Information
Jude (Judas/Judah) is the author of the epistle of Jude. He identifies himself as a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James (the Just). Writing to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints, he warns against false teachers and urges believers to keep themselves in God’s love while waiting for the mercy of Jesus Christ.
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Story
Addressed believers threatened by false teachers twisting grace into license.
Appealed to biblical and Jewish examples to show certain judgment on the ungodly.
Exhorted the church to build themselves up in the faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, and show mercy.
Ended with a doxology praising God’s preserving power through Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Significance
- 1Calls the church to contend for the once‑for‑all delivered faith.
- 2Exposes and warns against corrupt, ungodly teachers.
- 3Anchors perseverance in God’s keeping power and mercy in Christ.
- 4Closes with one of Scripture’s great doxologies.
What We Can Learn
- 1Guard the apostolic gospel against distortion.
- 2Perseverance combines God’s keeping with our active obedience.
- 3Mercy and truth go together when rescuing those led astray.
Memory Verses
“Contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling…”
Key Passages
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