About this episode
Andy reflects on the themes of mercy and faith as presented in the final verses of Jude.
In this Tuesday reflection that closes out Jude, the letter's final movement is from warning to mercy. Jude tells his readers to remember what the apostles predicted — scoffers will come, driven by their own desires, causing division — but then pivots immediately to the posture of the faithful: build yourselves up in faith, pray in the Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love, and look forward to the mercy of Christ that leads to eternal life. And then, critically, show that mercy to others — th...
People in this episode
Host: Andy Stoddard
Topics covered
- mercy
- faith
- spiritual growth
- Christian teachings
- Jude
- apostolic warnings
Keywords
- mercy
- faith
- Jude
- apostles
- Christianity
- spirituality
- eternal life
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Books & works: Jude
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