Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Jude: Contending for the Faith (Lesson 1 - A Call to Contend)
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jude 1:1-8 (Jude 1:1-9 & 13; 1 Timothy 4;1-2; John 7:5; Matthew 13:55; Romans 6:1-2; Revelation 20:15)
Contend...that's a strong word! Truth is being attacked and our calling is to fight for truth!
We call out lies and stand firm on what is right. Jude is passionate about this subject and displays his passion through this short, but powerful book.
Let's learn to contend for what matters most in life!
JUDE: Contending for the Faith
Lesson 1 - A Call to Contend
Lesson 1 - A Call to Contend
I. Why Jude?
Two main themes:
1. to expose false teachers
2. to encourage believers to contend for the faith and finish strong
II. Jude's description:
1. the servant of Jesus Christ
2. brother of James
1. the servant of Jesus Christ
2. brother of James
III. Written to believers:
1. the sanctified by God the Father
2. to those preserved in Jesus Christ
3. to the called
1. the sanctified by God the Father
2. to those preserved in Jesus Christ
3. to the called
IV. Jude's greeting
V. Jude's plea
VI. Definition of Contend
VII. Jude's Opposition:
1. they watered down sin
2. they placed doubt about salvation and deny Jesus as God
VIII. Illustrations of the consequences of rejecting God
1. The Children of Israel
2. The Angels that rebelled
3. Sodom and Gomorrah
1. The Children of Israel
2. The Angels that rebelled
3. Sodom and Gomorrah