Jude

Themes and Insights Jude :

Theme 1: 1-16: The need to be aware of the opposition to the faith and to trust in the Lord. Jude wrote to all believers and wanted them to struggle for and defend their faith in Christ. ( 1:1-3). He goes on to warn them about those who distorted the truth of Christ and denied him. (1:4). Jude recounted the disobedience of those who rebelled against Christ including Sodom and Gommorah, Cain, Balaam and the clan of Korah. These people were filled with wickedness and indulged in their sinful passions. ( 1: 5-16).

Theme 2 : 17-25: : The need to live lives faithful to the Lord and to be his witnesses in a dark world. Judge again warned them that in the last days sinners and scoffers would abound, causing divisions in the Church. ( 1:17-19). However he urged them to pray , keep focused on God 's love and look forward to eternal life with Christ. ( 1: 20-21). He urged them to save those they could through their witness. ( 1:22-23). Jude concluded with a doxology reminding us that the Holy Spirit , Christ and God who keep us from destruction are to be worshiped and praised forever. ( 1: 24-25).