Book 65 - The Words of Jude, the Brother of Jesus

This 65th book in the classic scriptures was induced to remind everyone that "Jesus bar Joseph" - to become Jesus Christ - did indeed have a family?

But Jude's central command is to "contend earnestly for the faith" to protect the church from internal corruption and false teachings.

This book warns against those who distort God's grace as a license to sin, leading to moral compromise - a message for our day as well!

The book of Jude is appreciated for its urgent message to "contend earnestly for the faith," which involves warning against false teachers, encouraging believers to grow in faith, and providing assurance that God will keep believers from stumbling. Its relevance is found in its timeless themes of standing firm against deception, building oneself up in faith through prayer and the love of God, and the importance of showing mercy to those who are wavering.

Ultimately, Jude's letter is a "rallying cry to remain steadfast" in a world of confusion and deception, providing a call to action for believers to earn salvation - if not exultation - along side of his half-brother, Jesus.