Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord delivered His people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. Jude 5 (Jude)
This very short letter was written by Jesus and James’ younger brother Jude, also known as Judas. He was preparing correspondence regarding Salvation when word came to him of wicked men who had infiltrated church leadership and turned God’s Grace into a license for lasciviousness. These false prophets denied Christ while exalting Christian freedom. In this address to a Jewish audience, Jude uses Old Testament references and known Jewish historical facts to give evidence of God’s intolerance to sinful behavior.
The history of the church has often suffered from men such as these. We must resist those who seek to exploit Christianity and Christians. Jude’s doxology reminds us we are not defenseless, but it is imperative we use the Truth, Power and Light of the Holy Spirit to guide and empower us.
Love,
Gretchen