Author
Jude
Brother of Jesus
Written
c. 65–80 AD
Chapters
1
Audience
Jewish and Gentile Christians facing false teaching
Greeting and blessing to the called and beloved
Chapter 1Read in Bible
The urgent appeal to contend for the faith against ungodly infiltrators
Chapter 1 → Chapter 3Read in Bible
Three historical examples of divine judgment on the disobedient
Chapter 1 → Chapter 5Read in Bible
The character and condemnation of the false teachers described
Chapter 1 → Chapter 8Read in Bible
Enoch's prophecy and the grumbling nature of the ungodly
Chapter 1 → Chapter 14Read in Bible
A reminder of apostolic warnings about scoffers in the last days
Chapter 1 → Chapter 17Read in Bible
Instructions for believers to build themselves up and rescue those in danger
Chapter 1 → Chapter 20Read in Bible
A majestic doxology praising God who keeps his people from falling
Chapter 1 → Chapter 24Read in Bible
"Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, 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"But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life."
Jude 1:20–21"To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen."
Jude 1:24–25Jude is a short but urgent letter written to warn Christians about false teachers who had infiltrated the church, denying Christ and promoting immorality. Drawing on Old Testament examples and Jewish tradition, Jude demonstrates that God judges the ungodly and calls believers to defend sound doctrine. The letter closes with one of the most celebrated doxologies in the New Testament, affirming God's power to keep his people from falling.