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Understanding the Epistle of Jude: A Call to Contend for the Faith

The Epistle of Jude, written around A.D. 60-80, addresses the challenge of false teachings among the early Jewish Christians. Jude, identified as "of James," urges believers to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. He highlights the significance of standing firm against apostasy, using Old Testament examples and metaphors for spiritual emptiness. The letter offers a structure that includes greetings, the introduction of the problem, and practical actions for believers to take, concluding with a powerful doxology that glorifies God.

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Understanding the Epistle of Jude: A Call to Contend for the Faith

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  1. ACTS OF THE APOSTATES JUDE

  2. Jude • “of James” usually son, sometimes brother • Written A.D. 60-80 • Audience heard the apostlesv.17“they” • Not one of the apostles? Luke 6:16, John 14:22 • Matthew 10:1-4 He is one of the apostles • James wrote to Jews James 1:1, 2:2 • Jude wrote to Jews (no Greek greeting v.2) • Message: “contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints” v.3

  3. Outline of Jude • Greeting v.1-2 (3 ID’s of writer, 3 ID’s of readers, 3 greetings) • Introduction v.3-4 • The Problem: Acts of the Apostates v.5-19 • 3 O.T. examples of judgment v.5-7 • 3 evil deeds and O.T. examples v.8-11 • 5 metaphors for their spiritual emptiness v.12-15 • 3 ID’s what they are v.16-19 • How to Contend (6 actions) v.20-23 • Doxology (glory to God—3descriptions of God, 4 things glorifying God ) v.24-25

  4. How to Contend • Edification v.20, Acts 20:32 • Prayer v.20 Ephesians 6:10-20, Mark 13:33 • Watching v.21 motivationfor faithfulness 2 Peter 3:10-14 • Have compassion on those who doubt v.22 Romans 14 • Rescue the perishing v.23, 2 Corinthians 5:10-17 • Hate sin v.23, Psalm 119:104-105 Receive God’s love Remain in God’s love

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