Contending for Faith: An In-Depth Study of Jude

📖 Introduction

The Book of Jude is a brief but powerful letter nestled near the end of the New Testament. Though short, Jude's message is sharply focused on standing firm against false teachers and protecting the purity of the Christian faith. Just three verses long, this epistle challenges believers to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3).

In a world full of competing voices and distorted doctrines, Jude's encouragement is incredibly relevant. He calls Christians to recognize the counterfeit messages that can creep into the church and to respond with both wisdom and love. This letter is a call to vigilance and discernment, urging us to keep our hearts rooted in God’s truth.

Over the next three days, we will unpack Jude’s rich themes—starting with an understanding of who Jude was and the critical nature of his message, then moving into the danger posed by false teachers, and finally, focusing on how to live out Jude’s call by growing in faith, mercy, and love.

Through this study, you'll not only gain insight into one of the more obscure books of the Bible but also be equipped spiritually to stand firm in your faith and lovingly guard the community of believers around you.