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Jude 1 (The Marks of A True Christian) The Called
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Sermon Outline: Jude 1:1-2 (The Marks of A True Christian) The Called
Introduction
- New series: walking through the book of Jude (one chapter, but deeply relevant).
- Warnings: false teachers infiltrating churches with watered-down doctrine.
- Today’s focus: Jude 1:1 — identity, calling, and assurance in Christ.
1. Jude’s Identity (v.1a)
“Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James…”
- Servant/Bondservant of Christ
- Term also used by Paul and James.
- Means total surrender — either a slave to Christ or a slave to self.
- Slave to self = never satisfied; slave to Christ = true fulfillment.
- Brother of James
- Jude establishes credibility—linked to James, half-brother of Jesus.
- Authority matters in warnings against false teachers.
Application: Where is your identity rooted? In self or in Christ?
2. The Audience (v.1b)
“To those who are called…”
- The Called of God
- God has always called His people (Isaiah 43:1–2).
- Christians are chosen, redeemed, and set apart to glorify God.
- Encouragement of Salvation
- Hebrews 7:25 — Jesus lives to intercede for us.
- Eternal Advocate = eternal security.
Application: If you are in Christ, you are called, known, and held by God.
3. The Assurance (v.1c)
“…beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ.”
- Loved by God the Father
- His love is the foundation of our calling.
- Kept for Jesus Christ
- Believers are safe and secure in Him.
- Eternal security isn’t man’s idea—it’s God’s promise.
- Warning: This only applies to true believers.
- Shallow prayers, church attendance, or “asking Jesus into your heart” ≠ true conversion.
- True salvation = repentance, faith, and surrender to Christ alone.
Application: Don’t play church—get serious about eternity.
4. The Mission of the Church (Colossians 1:28)
- Proclaim Christ — the center of all preaching.
- Warn everyone — judgment for sin is real.
- Teach maturity — help believers grow into Christlikeness.
Application:
- Assurance flows from maturity.
- Childlike faith ≠ childish faith.
- Open your Bible. Read. Obey. Grow.
5. The Danger of Neglecting the Word
- Many avoid Scripture because it confronts sin.
- Comfortable flesh resists God’s truth.
- True peace and assurance come only by:
- Making war on sin.
- Trusting Christ’s finished work on the cross.
- Walking daily in obedience to His Word.
Conclusion
- Jude begins with encouragement: called, loved, and kept in Christ.
- But this only belongs to true believers.
- Eternity is real—don’t play games with your soul.
- Main Call: Open your Bible. Trust Christ. Live as one who is called, loved, and kept.
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