Contending for the Faith

Jude had wanted to write to these Christians about the salvation from God which had been given to them, but the Holy Spirit inspired him to write about a different topic (2 Peter 1:19-21): contending for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints (v. 3).  The reason for this was due to ungodly people who promoted heinous doctrines (v. 4).  They had crept in “unnoticed,” even after the many warnings given by Jesus, Peter and Paul (Matthew 7:13-27; Acts 20:29-30; 2 Peter 2:1-22).  The same tragedy happens today, which is why God’s call to “contend for the faith” is just as relevant now as it was then.… Read More Contending for the Faith