Jude: Contending for the Faith - Jude 1-3
Contend for the Faith
Jude 1-3
Message Slides
Jude Chart - Wilson
Introduction to 2 Peter - Bible Speaks Today
Introduction to Jude - Bible Speaks Today
Introduction to Jude - Swindoll
Insights on Jude - J. Daryle Charles
Survey & Theological Insights on Jude - Jim Samra
Introduction to Jude - Jim Samra
Jude & The Epistles of Jude - BIBD
Do you contend for the faith? - Bill Mounce
"ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι" Word Study - Wilson
Introduction: A Common Salvation and an Imminent Threat
Security
(God has provided for our personal security through tough times.)
• Humble: We are equal servants of Jesus Christ (1a).
• Called: We are sovereignly called by God (1b).
• Loved: We are continually loved by God (1c).
• Kept: We are constantly kept for Christ (1d).
Ministry
(God has provided for our personal ministry in tough times.)
• Mercy: We must remember the mercy of God (2a).
• Peace: We must experience the peace of God (2b).
• Love: We must demonstrate the love of God (2c).
Challenge
(God has provided a realistic perspective on tough times.)
• Salvation: The fellowship of our salvation inspires us (3a).
• Confrontation: The opposition of false teachers compels us (3b).
• Foundation: The “once for all entrusted to the saints faith” unites us (3c).
Christians are secure and equipped
to stand for the truth in an intense struggle
because of the resources given by God.
The Importance of Jude
Jude sometimes gets lost, tucked away at the back of the New Testament, but
this short book contains a powerful and important message. Christians of
every age have had to contend with the danger of ungodly unbelievers
infiltrating and affecting the Christian community. Jude mixes together
reassuring theological affirmations of God's love and power with pointedly
poetic attacks on ungodliness and wise practical instructions regarding what
believers are to do when they find themselves in such situations.
Jim Samra
The Purpose of Jude
Jude wants his readers to understand who his opponents are, the ecological
judgment toward which they are moving, and, by implication, what will
happen to Christians who fall prey to their deceptions. He also gives his
readers a threefold strategy for coping with the false teachers in the present.
• Build yourself up in the most holy faith (v.20a).
• Pray in the Holy Spirit (v.20b)
• Keep yourself in God’s love (v. 21a)
Jude builds the strategy on the hope that not only can his readers avoid
falling prey to the false teaching, but that they can rescue other—including
the false teachers themselves—who are already in its grasp.
Frank Thielman
UPG FOCUS: The Yao in Malawi
The Yao are a large people group in southeastern Africa, primarily living in Malawi, where most are subsistence farmers and fishermen. Though they identify as Muslim, many blend Islamic practices with traditional spiritual beliefs, creating strong spiritual barriers to the gospel. Despite having Scripture and some outreach efforts, very few follow Christ and the community remains resistant. Pray for those barriers to be broken, for the Word of God to take root, and for a growing movement of believers among the Yao.
Finances
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Giving For 05/24 29,133
Giving For 05/31 19,095
YTD Budget 1,661,538
Giving 1,930,553
OVER/(UNDER) 269,015
Fellowship 101
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Fellowship Kids VBS Volunteers
We’re gearing up for an exciting week at Rome VBS, June 22–26 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, and we’d love for you to be part of it! There are lots of ways to serve — whether you enjoy working directly with kids, helping behind the scenes, leading crafts or games, decorating, setting up, preparing materials, or simply jumping in wherever needed. It takes many hands to make VBS a success, and every role makes a difference. Come help us create a fun, welcoming, and unforgettable week for our kids! Contact Heather Fulmer, hfulmer@fellowshipconway.org or Ashley Overstreet, aoverstreet@fellowshipconway.org to volunteer!
Men’s fellowship Smoke Off
Nothing brings men together like BBQ! Join us for the Men’s Ministry Smoke-Off on Saturday, June 20, from 5–8 PM at The Venue at Fellowship — great food, baggo, board games, and conversations that matter with men worth knowing. Want to compete? Sign up when you register. RSVP today. Register at fellowshipconway.org/men..
Automate the Important
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Father's Day Slide Show
We will share a slide show of Fellowship fathers during both services on June 21. Please send one high-resolution photo (per family) to Lisa at lgerdes@fellowshipconway.org by June 15.
The Arlington Mission Trip Has Departed
Please be in prayer for the 55 youth and adults who traveled to Arlington, TX, this morning to lead backyard Bible studies and share the Gospel. Pray that God will use them powerfully as they minister throughout the week. They will return Friday evening with stories of God’s work and hearts drawn even closer to Him.
Do You Contend for the Faith - Bill Mounce