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— Jude 1:3

The book of Jude is one of the shortest books in the Bible, and it comes right before one of the most well-known books in the Bible, Revelation.

Because it’s so short, it’s actually one of the easiest books in the Bible to summarize accurately.

Jude opens the letter in a really attention-catching way.

He starts by telling us what he wanted to write about:

“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share…”

(Jude 1:3, NIV)

But he doesn’t finish that thought.

You can actually see Jude change his mind mid-sentence and pivot:

“…I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.”

(Jude 1:3, NIV)

Jude explains why immediately:

“Certain individuals have slipped in among you. They are ungodly people who twist God’s grace into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our Lord.”

(Jude 1:4, NIV — shortened for clarity)

From that opening warning, Jude spends the rest of the letter showing why this is such a big deal and what believers should do. He points to past examples to show that ignoring God’s truth never ends well, describes the kind of behavior false teachers show, and gives practical advice on how to stay strong in your faith and help others wisely. The letter isn’t meant to scare anyone. It’s meant to help us stay alert and faithful.

As you probably guessed, Jude, one of Jesus’ brothers, was the author of this letter.

When Jude introduces himself, he writes:

“Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James…” (Jude 1:1, NIV)

By calling himself a servant, Jude places himself under Jesus’ authority, not alongside Him. He never calls himself Jesus’ brother. By the time Jude is writing, Jesus isn’t just family. He’s Lord.

That matters because Jude’s whole letter is about authority. By calling himself a servant, Jude is saying, “I don’t get a pass because of who I’m related to.” Even he answers to Jesus, which fits perfectly with a letter warning people not to twist the truth.

If we can learn one thing from Jude, it’s this: don’t let anyone change the faith God has already given you.

PS: You should go listen to the full book of Jude here. It’ll take less than 5 minutes.

When you’re not sure how to pray, A.C.T.S. gives you a simple path to follow: Adore, Confess, Thank, and Ask.

Adoration: God, You are the authority over all truth.

Confession: I sometimes let false teaching or opinions twist my faith.

Thanksgiving: Thank You for the faith You have entrusted to me.

Supplication: Help me defend it and stay faithful to You today.

In Jesus name, Amen

“There Was Jesus” by Zach Williams ft. Dolly Parton

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