Faith Worth Contending For ~ A Glorious Doxology – Part 2

In the conclusion of his letter, Jude reminds believers that their hope and security rest not in their own strength but in God, who keeps them from stumbling and presents them blameless before His glorious presence. Jude’s closing doxology directs our attention to the only true God, our Savior, Jesus Christ our Lord. As God in the flesh, Jesus alone deserves our complete devotion, both as Savior and Lord.

Jude calls us to recognize and reflect God’s glory, majesty, dominion, and authority. These are not qualities we give God, for He has always possessed them eternally. Rather, we are invited to acknowledge His greatness, surrender our lives to His sovereign rule, trust His power, and live in ways that magnify His character. His authority has never diminished and never will. Whether facing uncertainty, trials, or spiritual challenges, we can find peace knowing that Christ reigns supreme. Before all time, now, and forever, He alone is worthy of our praise. Amen.

STUDY GUIDE

1. God’s Ability to Keep Us (Jude 24): Jude reminds us that God is able to keep us from stumbling and present us blameless before His glory. How does this promise bring comfort when we feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges or our own shortcomings?

2. The Only God (Jude 25): Why was Jude’s declaration that there is only one God such a bold statement in the Greco-Roman world? How should that same conviction influence Christians today?

3. Jesus as Savior and Lord: Jude identifies Jesus Christ as both our Savior and Lord. Why are these two roles inseparable? What does it look like to accept Jesus as both Savior and Lord in our everyday lives?

4. Giving God Glory: Jude calls us to give God glory, even though God already possesses it. According to 1 Corinthians 10:31, how can we bring glory to God through ordinary, everyday activities?

5. Recognizing God’s Majesty: What does God’s majesty teach us about His sovereignty and greatness? How should recognizing His majesty change the way we approach Him and live our lives?

6. Submitting to God’s Dominion: If God has dominion over all creation, what does it mean to surrender our lives to His rule? Are there areas of life where we struggle to trust His will over our own?

7. Trusting God’s Authority: How does knowing that Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18) provide confidence when facing uncertainty, spiritual opposition, or difficult circumstances?

8. God’s Eternal Reign: Jude declares that God’s glory, majesty, dominion, and authority existed before all time, exist now, and will continue forever. How does this eternal perspective change the way we view today’s troubles and uncertainties?

9. Our Response to God’s Greatness: Jude’s doxology is not simply a declaration of who God is, but an invitation to respond to Him. What are some practical ways we can reflect God’s glory, acknowledge His majesty, submit to His dominion, and trust His authority throughout the coming week?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Jude 3-4
Jude 24
Jude 25
Revelation 1:8
Revelation 23:13
Isaiah 9:6
Matthew 1:23
John 1:1-4
Philippians 2:6
Ecclesiastes 1:9
James 2:13
1 Corinthians 10:31
Psalm 8
Matthew 28:18
Ephesians 1:22
Matthew 6:10