The Letter of Jude was written around 80 A.D. by Jude, the brother of James and a brother of the Lord. The purpose of the letter was to warn Christians about false teachers, possibly Gnostics, who had entered the Church and were leading believers astray.
These false teachers were characterized by immorality (vv. 4, 7, 16), greed and covetousness (vv. 11, 16), and a rejection of authority (vv. 8, 11). They were also described as grumblers, complainers, and people who used impressive or flattering speech to promote themselves (v. 16). Jude further describes them as worldly people who were devoid of the Holy Spirit (v. 19).
Because these individuals lacked genuine brotherly love and acted selfishly (v. 12), they caused division within the Christian communities (v. 19). Jude warns that their behavior will not go unpunished, because they will ultimately face God’s judgment (vv. 5–7).
Overall, Jude calls believers to remain faithful to the truth, recognize and resist false teaching, and live in a way that reflects genuine Christian love and obedience to God.
| Reading | Read Time | Hit Count |
|---|---|---|
| Jude 1:1-7; 17-25 (Apostle and Evangelist Luke) | 2 mins | 3,266 |
| Jude 1:1-10 (Tuesday before Lent) | 2 mins | 5,552 |
| Jude 11-16 (Vespers, Apostle Jude) | 1 min | 4,055 |
| Jude 1:11-25 (Thursday before Lent) | 2 mins | 5,209 |
| Jude 1:17-25 (Vespers, Apostle Jude) | 1 min | 4,206 |