A Study in Jude: Contend for the Faith - Alistair Begg

A Study in Jude: Contend for the Faith - Alistair Begg

The New Testament letter of Jude, written by one of Jesus’ half brothers, addresses a matter of timeless urgency: the confusion and chaos that inevitably result amongst God’s people when convictions regarding biblical truth collapse. In every generation, it is vital to recognize the threat such decline poses, to heed the Bible’s warnings about it, and to keep the faith. In this new series, Alistair Begg leads us through Jude’s reminders and admonishments, which promise to strengthen our hearts and minds as we persevere in “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”

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A Study in Jude: Contend for the Faith - Alistair Begg
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