How to Contend for the Faith

The letter of Jude is one of friendship and love to those who are beloved of God. It was written to an anonymous group of believers out of a sense of burden. With an urgency flowing out of his loving concern for the church, Jude calls these believers to contend for the faith.

Notice that Jude is not calling them to contend for a political candidate, party, ideology, tribal identity, gender, the latest science, philosophy, or social concern. Jude is concerned about the heart and soul of their faith and their confidence in the Gospel of Jesus. He knows trouble is coming, and they must be equipped and armed with the settled truth of the Gospel.

The first section of his letter reveals, why they must contend (5-19). The last section explains how they should contend (20-23).

For many Christians, this is the hardest part. How do you think a Christian should contend for the faith? Fight, run, hide, attack, words, deeds, or avoidance?

Jude’s encouraging words may surprise you and they will most definitely help you fight the good fight (the right fight and in the right way!)