Contending for the Faith

📖 The Scoop

We are now living in what has been called post-Christian America. By post-Christian, we refer to a society where Christianity is no longer the majority worldview. In his article, John O'Sullivan goes even further, describing it as a society "in which the religious beliefs of Christianity have either been rejected or, worse, forgotten." With the objective, authoritative Biblical standard out of the way, our culture now asserts the subjective. Life is now directed by feelings, desires, and personal freedom. Anything goes.So how do we respond? Does Scripture give us any example on how to respond to a hostile culture brazenly rejecting Christian principles? The answer is a resounding "yes." Near the end of our New Testament is a small, perhaps obscure, epistle known as Jude. Consisting only of 25 verses, we may pass right over it when giving consideration to matters of doctrine and day-to-day Christian life. We must not neglect the value of this short book and embrace the principles contained therein. These twelve lessons will take a deep dive into the book and see the author's powerful exhortation to stand up against the growing tide of opposition. Jude certainly lived during a day that demanded contending for the faith, and so do we. We face a crucial moment in time with regards to the direction of God's church. How we respond and charge forward is especially important since the decline in morality will lead to destruction.

Genre: Reference / General (fancy, right?)