Jude

The writer of this short letter is believed to be the half-brother of Jesus Christ, based on his opening words acknowledging himself as a servant of the Lord and a brother to James. Within his 600-word letter, Jude warned believers of apostasy and false teachers that had crept into the church, and rallied them to stand firm and contend against these proud heretics. He gave a detailed description of these apostates, and urged the believers to defend the faith that is passed down to them, and to deliver those who had been deceived.

OUTLINE OF JUDE

1. Purpose for Writing (v1-4)
2. Description of False Teachers (v5-16)
3. Defense against Apostasy (v17-23)
4. Doxology (v24-25)