Jude

The Book of Jude is a powerful, concise letter written by Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus, with an urgent call to action. Jude originally intended to write about the common salvation, but he felt compelled to warn believers to "contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." He warns against wicked, immoral false teachers who had infiltrated the church and were leading people into sin, promising freedom while practicing license. Jude uses vivid examples of historical judgment (like the fallen angels and Sodom and Gomorrah) to assure believers that these false teachers face certain judgment. The letter concludes with a beautiful doxology of praise, urging believers to build themselves up in the faith and remain in God's love.