1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: 2 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. 3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints (Jude 1:1-3).
Jude describes himself as the brother of James. The James to whom he is referring is Christ’s brother. So Jude also was a brother of Christ. He clearly introduces himself in this manner to not draw too much attention to himself while still conveying that he was speaking with authority as one who knew Christ well. Jude wants all believers to standup and defend the faith. This faith is very specific. It is the faith taught by Christ and spread by those commanded to share the Gospel. So we too are to defend the faith. We defend it against a world that is skeptical and often against ideas that are completely juxtaposition to the truth of the Gospel. It is good to note that verse 3 is not a recommendation but a command.
Jude describes himself as the brother of James. The James to whom he is referring is Christ’s brother. So Jude also was a brother of Christ. He clearly introduces himself in this manner to not draw too much attention to himself while still conveying that he was speaking with authority as one who knew Christ well. Jude wants all believers to standup and defend the faith. This faith is very specific. It is the faith taught by Christ and spread by those commanded to share the Gospel. So we too are to defend the faith. We defend it against a world that is skeptical and often against ideas that are completely juxtaposition to the truth of the Gospel. It is good to note that verse 3 is not a recommendation but a command.
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