The little book of Jude is seldom read, and rarely preached—much to the loss of the Body of Christ. Whereas today many messages and ministries are trumpets giving an uncertain call (1Co 4:8), this small book is a clear call to believers in Jesus Christ to enter the invisible war raging from the beginning of time. In the age-old campaign of Satan against God, the issue is always truth or deception (Joh 8:44–45). Thus, Jude confronts the deceivers of his time with the timeless truth of the good news of life in Christ, and challenges those who have received this life to “contend earnestly [struggle valiantly] for the faith.”
Gene Cunningham - April 22, 2003
Living Faith, Lasting Fulfilment
Col 1:24-29; Col 2:1-23. Personal calling from God, Luk 9:23. 7 Qualities of a faithful minister. The believer's greatest ability is "availability." 3 things every believer is: priest, 1Pe 2:5-9; ambassador,2Co 5:17-21; minister, 1Co 12:4-7. Stand firm in the faith when assaulted by the enemy. The enemy's strategy: rationalism, intellectualism, legalism, mysticism.
Scripture References: Luke 9:23, Colossians 2:1-23, Colossians 1:24-29
From Series: "Colossians - Living Faith Lasting Fulfillment - Uniontown PA - 2008"
Bible Conference given in Oct. 2008 in Uniontown PA