Perseverance: A Study in JudeSample

What does it say?

Jude delivered a strong warning of God’s judgment and urged believers to be vigilant against false teachers.

What does it mean?

Jude depicted the divisive and fruitless nature of apostates who had slipped into the church. These godless men rejected Jesus as the Sovereign Lord and denied the central truths of Christianity. Even worse, they caused others to stumble in their faith by denying God’s authority and suggesting that grace gives Christians freedom to continue in sin. Those with a right understanding of Scripture have a responsibility to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).

How should I respond?

This passage highlights the importance of knowing the truth of Scripture to recognize distorted teaching. Living under the control of the Holy Spirit is the only way to recognize corrupt teaching, maintain personal faith, and help those vulnerable from being led away from the truth. In which fundamentals of Christianity do you need a better understanding? How does your behavior show you believe in Scripture and consider the Bible the final authority for your life? Commit to becoming a student of spiritual disciplines - always stirring your heart towards the things of Christ. God will use you to influence others as you live out the truth you find.