Jude
Contending For The Faith
Standing Against Apostasy
May 31, 2023 • Pastor Chad Thompson • Jude 17–25
How can we stand against apostates? How can we protect our church? Or, how can a church right their ship? Jude gives us four exhortations: 1) Remember God's Word, 2) Build Up Your Christian Life, 3) Exercise Spiritual Discernment, and 4) Commit To Jesus.
Apostate Characteristics
May 24, 2023 • Pastor Chad Thompson • Jude 8–16
The characteristics of an apostate that Jude shares shows us why apostates are so dangerous to churches and believers, especially the immature, uncommitted, apathetic, and young in Christ. Apostates are like "hidden rocks" (reefs) that sink ships. They can do great damage to a church.
Contend For The Faith
May 17, 2023 • Pastor Chad Thompson • Jude 1–7
Jude's little letter is a call to arms. As you read Jude, you will readily sense the military tone of the book. Jude, in essence, says that when it comes to "the faith" (that system of doctrine that was handed down from Jesus to the Apostles to the early churches) we must do everything we can to fight for it, i.e. to keep it pure, untwisted, etc. Jude says that false doctrine and false teachings will creep into the church unawares. Jude's message is like that of Paul who warned the Ephesian elders to beware of the wolves in sheep's clothing. The wolves will not spare the flock. If we don't fight for the faith, contend for the faith, there could be generations lost. Jude says this is war, therefore, we must earnestly contend for the faith.