Study From the Book of Jude,1

                                         Study From the Book of Jude,1

Today is the Easter Sunday (Resurrection Day) I wish all readers a happy Easter.

Today we start a new study in the Book of Jude.  It is of one chapter but it is rich of  many principles and lessons . We start with introduction.

In the beginning of this brief letter, Jude focuses on the believers’ common salvation. Almost he feels compelled to switch themes, and instead, he challenges them to contend for the faith.. Why is the abrupt change? Because the danger is real.  False teachers had crept into the church , turning God’s grace into an invitation to sin and denying the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jude reminds his readers of God’s holy judgement on unbelieving   Israel, disobedient angels, and wicked Sodom and Gomorrah. Our gracious God will give sinners plenty of time to repent, but if they refuse, they will suffer a decisive and devastating judgement.

In the face of such danger of false teaching, the Christians must keep themselves in the love of God. They also should rescue the fellow believers from the deception and devastation of sin.

Themes: beware of false teachers

Author: Jude the brother of James (and Jesus in flesh)

Time: likely between A.D 65-80

 Structure:

Verses 1,2: Jude greets his readers

Verses 3,4: urges them to contend for the faith

Verses 5-19: warns of false teachers

Verses 20-23: encourages them to live for God

Verses 24.25: he concludes his letter with a beautiful benediction. 4/4/2021