Jude – Contending for the Faith
Jude urges believers to contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. He warns that ungodly people have secretly crept into the church, twisting grace into license for sin and denying Jesus Christ. Jude recalls examples of divine judgment, from Israel in the wilderness to fallen angels and Sodom, to show that rebellion brings destruction. He contrasts the arrogance of false teachers with the humility of believers who depend on God’s mercy. The letter closes with a call to persevere in faith, build one another up in love, and trust God who is able to keep His people from falling.
Bible Lessons
Jude, Introduction
Jude 1:1, Those Called
Jude 1:2, Mercy, Peace, and Love
Jude 1:3-4, Maintain a Pure Gospel
Jude 1:5, The Importance of Belief and Good Works
Jude 1:6, The Angels Who Sinned
Jude 1:7, Sodom and Gomorrah
Jude 1:8, The Sin of False Teachers
Jude 1:9-11, Examples of Michael, Cain, Balaam, and Korah
Jude 1:12-13, Candidates for Utter Darkness
Jude 1:14-16, Judgment Will Be Executed
Jude 1:17-19, Remember What the Apostles Said
Jude 1:20-21, Grow in Faith and Love
Jude 1:22-23, Mercy Triumphing Over Judgment
Jude 1:24-25, Who Else but Jesus
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