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Jude

The New Bible Commentary To Whom Was the Letter Written and What Is It About?

intended to write a more formal statement on doctrine and Christian living (more like 1 Peter?). Instead, the appearance and spread of false teaching had led him to respond by writing a warning of the consequences of following those who propagate heretical ideas and a call to hold fast to the apostolic faith.

The New Bible Commentary 3–4 Challenge to Hold Firm to the Faith

This is especially appropriate today for Christians in a multi-faith society, faced with the subtle infiltrations of so-called New Age teaching.

The New Bible Commentary 3–4 Challenge to Hold Firm to the Faith

the two effects of false teachers: they have made the grace of God an excuse for ‘permissiveness’ and they have denied the uniqueness of Christ and his salvation.

Key Verse:

New Living Translation Jude

20 But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,

The New Bible Commentary 17–23 The Christian Antidote

Most holy faith refers, as in v 3, to the content of the Christian revelation. It is most holy as it is given by God and, rightly applied, leads to holy living.

The New Bible Commentary 8–13 Denunciation of False Teachers

Pollute, reject and slander set out the three basic charges against them