JUDE—NOTE ON Jude 1:1 Initial Greeting. Although he is Jesus’ brother, Jude calls himself Jesus’ servant. Jesus is his Lord. He is also the brother of James, who plays a major role in the NT (Acts 12:17; Acts 15:13; Acts 21:18; Galatians 1:19; Galatians 2:9, Galatians 2:12). called. See note on Rom. 8:30. Beloved shows the close relationship between God the Father and the readers. Jude reminds the readers that even though false teachers threaten them, they will be kept by God’s power from falling away.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising