Jude: Contending for the Faith
Prepared for Battle Together
Jude 17-23
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Introduction: Confidence and Curiosity as the Best Defense
Remember
(Don't be Surprised by the Presence of False Teachers.)
• Warning: False teachers were predicted by the apostles (17-18).
• Wayward: False teachers are divisive, immoral unbelievers (19).
Grow
(Deepen Your Relational Connection to God.)
• Stay: Keep yourself in the love of God (by. . .) (21a).
- Stretch: Building yourself up in the faith (20a).
- Stand: Praying in the Holy Spirit (20b).
- Steady: Waiting for God's mercy to bring you to eternal life (21b).
Help
(Assist Others who Struggle.)
• Stage #1: Be merciful to doubters (22).
• Stage #2: Rescue those in danger (23a).
• Stage #3: Show mercy & fear to those on the verge of falling (23b).
Contend for the Faith by
Cultivating Personal and Corporate Holiness
While Extending Compassionate Rescue
to those affected by False Teaching.
How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People (2022) is a practical, accessible guide to developing a real conversational relationship with God. Framed around the Emmaus Road story in Luke 24—where the risen Jesus walks and talks with two discouraged disciples—Greig shows how God speaks through both His Word (Scripture, prayer, prophecy, and Jesus Himself ) and His Whisper (dreams, community, creation, culture, and the still small voice). Blending evangelical, charismatic, and contemplative traditions (including lectio divina), the book equips “normal people” with honest wisdom, personal stories, and tools to discern God’s voice amid life’s noise, turning monologue prayers into genuine dialogue. [N.B. Pete is a little more charismatic than I am but in a healthy way.]
But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up
in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit,
staying right at the center of God’s love,
keeping your arms open and outstretched,
ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ.
This is the unending life, the real life!
The Message
The Most Important Verses of Jude
Verses 17-23 are the most important in the letter of Jude. It is here
that Jude spells out just how he wants his readers to pursue the purpose
for which he has written the letter: that they “contend for the faith once for all, and trusted to
the saints” (v.3). Jude specifies three things that his readers need to do: remember the apostolic
warnings about the heretics (vv. 17-19); Secure their own faith (vv. 20-21); and reach out to
rescue people in danger (vv.22-23). His exhortation is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago.
Doug Moo
Finances
Weekly Budget 35,915
Giving For 07/05 24,714
Giving For 07/12 28,155
YTD Budget 71, 830
Giving 52,869
OVER/(UNDER) (18,961)
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New to Fellowship?
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Fellowship Women’s Watercolor Night
Put Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm on your calendar! Please bring yourself and a friend. All materials are supplied. We will all be practicing different watercolor techniques and participating in some fun watercolor activities! This will be fun for participants of all levels of experience. Remember: it’s about the process, not the product! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Registration closes July 22. RSVP to Shanna at
501-336-0332 for childcare.
Fellowship Baby Dedication
Fellowship is grateful to partner with parents as they dedicate their children to the Lord. Sunday, August 2, during both services, we will set aside a special time for families to dedicate their children before the Fellowship body. If you would like to participate, please email Lisa at lgerdes@fellowshipconway.org and include your preferred service time. The dedication will take place at the beginning of each service.
Fellowship Motherhood Night
We’d love for moms of all ages and stages to join us for a night of snacks, fellowship, and encouragement! Come hear Kassidy Youngblood share practical ideas for making family ministry a meaningful part of life at home. Join us Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room (2nd floor). For child care, text Shanna at
501-336-0332.
There’s a place for you in Fellowship Kids!
As we prepare for our fall kickoff on August 16, we’re looking for new volunteers to join our Fellowship Kids family. Whether you enjoy serving behind the scenes, helping in a classroom, being a special needs buddy, sharing Bible stories, or leading kids in worship, there’s a role that fits your gifts and availability. We’d love to help you find the perfect place to serve. Join our Fellowship Kids volunteer family—we have a place for you! Contact Heather at hfulmer@fellowshipconway.org or Ashley at Aoverstreet@fellowshipconway.org.
Prayer During Service
We love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.