Coming to Life: Jude

Popular baby names often include names like Liam, Oliver, Logan, and Mason, while historical names like Jesus and Judas, once common, fell out of favor, particularly after Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. To avoid confusion with him, other individuals named Judas in the New Testament, such as the author of the book of Jude, were referred to by different names like Thaddaeus or Jude. Jude, the half-brother of Jesus, initially did not believe in Jesus as the Messiah but converted after the resurrection. He later became a dedicated servant of Christ.

The book of Jude, written between 65-90 AD, is a brief epistle addressing Christians to guard against false teachers who distort God’s grace and deny Jesus. Jude, who humbly identifies himself as a servant of Christ and brother of James, provides vivid examples from the Old Testament to illustrate the behavior of false teachers. He urges believers to remember apostolic teachings, build faith, pray, and show mercy to those deceived by false teachings. The letter concludes with a doxology, emphasizing the need for faithfulness, discernment, and compassion in the Christian life.

I pray the Holy Spirit speaks to you in a new way as you discover more about who God is through every page of the Bible.