Jude

Jude (late 1st century) urges Christians to 'contend for the faith' in the face of false teachers. It uses vivid examples (both biblical and extra-biblical) to denounce those who distort the grace of Christ into licentiousness and predicts God’s judgment on the ungodly.

Author: Traditionally Jude (also called Judas), a brother of Jesus.

Date Written: Likely before 80 CE (though precise dating is debated).

Context: Written to a Christian community threatened by internal corruption, Jude emphasizes perseverance in true doctrine, reflecting early church struggles against heretical influences.