Placement in the Holy Bible:
- The twenty-sixth book of the New Testament
Author:
- Jude, the brother of Jesus and a church leader, is the author of this letter.
Intended Audience:
- Christian believers who are being influenced by false teachings and misleading doctrines, and who want to maintain their faith correctly.
Purpose:
- To warn believers about the dangers of false teachings and misleading doctrines.
- To guide believers in protecting their faith and maintaining Christian conduct.
- To inspire believers to defend the truth and uphold religious faith in its true form.
Key Themes:
- False Teachings and Misleading Doctrines: Criticism of false teachings and advice to stay alert against their influence.
- Christian Conduct: Guidance for maintaining true Christian conduct and faith.
- Defense of Religious Faith: Encouragement to defend the truth and oppose false teachings and misleading doctrines.
Major Sections:
- False Teachings and Misleading Doctrines (Chapters 1-4): Identifying false teachings, opposing them, and advice on how to avoid them.
- Christian Conduct (Chapters 5-16): Guidance and inspiration for maintaining true Christian conduct and faith.
- Defence of Religious Faith (Chapters 17-25): Defense of the truth, opposition to false teachings and misleading doctrines, and encouragement for believers to remain steadfast in the truth of Christian faith.
Structure:
- Chapters 1-4: Criticism of false teachings and advice to stay alert against misleading doctrines.
- Chapters 5-16: Guidance on maintaining Christian conduct and faith.
- Chapters 17-25: Inspiration for defending the truth and upholding religious faith in its true form.
Characteristics:
- False Teachings and Misleading Doctrines: Opposition to and identification of false teachings and misleading doctrines.
- Christian Conduct: Protection of true Christian conduct and faith.
- Defence of Religious Faith: Defence of the truth and inspiration for believers to remain steadfast in their faith.