Letter · 1 chapters
Jude
The church must resist teachers who turn grace into moral license. Jude draws on Jewish traditions and closes with a call to mercy, perseverance, and trust in God’s keeping power.
Historical & literary context
The writer identifies himself as Jude, a servant of Jesus and brother of James, traditionally understood as Jesus’ brother. Its date is uncertain.
Introduction and study notes are commentary, not Scripture.
The shape of the book
- 1–4 · Contend for the faith
- 5–16 · Warnings from remembered judgment
- 17–25 · Perseverance, mercy, and praise
A passage to begin with
Jude 1:20-23
20But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. 22And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt; 23save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
Berean Standard Bible · Public domain
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How can steadfastness in the faith be practiced with mercy toward struggling people?