Jude – A Call to Contend (2/3)

Part 1 – An Introduction to Jude Part 2 – A Call to Contend (1/3) Jude’s Intention We have seen the human author, we have considered his audience, and we have noted Jude’s aspiration for them. Now, we will take a further step in what is still a part of the introduction to his main … Read more

Jude – A Call to Contend (1/3)

Read my “Introduction to Jude” Here Jude’s Introduction (1a) The Author Jude introduces himself as the brother of James and the servant, or bondslave, of Christ. There are several Jude’s mentioned in the New Testament, but along with others, I believe this is none other than Jude, the earthly brother of Jesus Christ. Though Jesus’ … Read more

Jude – An Introduction

When Jude set out to write his letter he at first intended on writing of their common salvation. But looking around he could see straws lying on the ground, evidence of problems that had to be resolved. So, as he writes, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, on the need to contend for the faith in order to keep themselves in the love of God and so remain useful in God’s service.