BibleProject An Introduction to an Urgent Letter
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Jan 12, 2026 Jude's letter takes a surprising turn from sharing salvation to issuing urgent warnings. The authors reveal connections between Jude and Jesus' relatives, emphasizing the context of early Messianic communities. They explore the call to 'contend for the faith' while decoding the dangers posed by those distorting grace into a license for misbehavior. The importance of loyalty to Jesus’ teachings and understanding community identities is highlighted, along with a fascinating look at Jude's literary structure and biblical allusions.
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Servant Language Connects Community Identity
- Jude addresses a community defined as loved, kept, and called using language tied to Isaiah's Servant poems.
- Tim Mackie shows this links the Jesus-followers to Israel's elect-servant identity and Messianic hope.
Planned Theology Interrupted By Crisis
- Jude planned a letter about the community's shared rescue but had to write an urgent warning instead.
- Jon Collins notes echoes of the original theology leak into the warning letter.
Contend For The Faith Means Story + Loyalty
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