Book of Jude — New World Translation Study Guide

Testament: Christian Greek Scriptures · Chapters: 1 · Written by: Jude (half-brother of Jesus) · Approximate date: c. AD 65 · Theme: Contending for the Faith

Summary of the Book of Jude

Jude urgently calls believers to defend the faith that was once for all delivered to Jehovah's holy ones, warning against apostate teachers who had secretly slipped in and were distorting the undeserved kindness of Jehovah.

The book of Jude is part of the Christian Greek Scriptures and contains 1 chapters. It was written by Jude (half-brother of Jesus) approximately c. AD 65. The central theme running throughout Jude is contending for the faith — a foundational message for Jehovah's people as they pursue pure worship and grow in knowledge of Jehovah's purposes.

Key Verses in Jude

  • Jude 1:3
  • Jude 1:20–21

Notable Passages in Jude

Jude 1:3

Jude's urgent call to 'put up a hard fight for the faith that was once for all delivered to the holy ones' establishes the defense of pure doctrine as every Christian's personal responsibility.

Jude 1:20–21

The counsel to build up faith, pray in holy spirit, and 'keep yourselves in God's love' provides the spiritual maintenance routine needed to resist apostasy and remain close to Jehovah.

Jude 1:24–25

The closing doxology praising Jehovah as 'the one who is able to guard you from stumbling' assures that ultimate spiritual protection rests in Jehovah's hands, not human effort alone.

Study Questions for Jude

As you read the book of Jude, reflect on these questions to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Jehovah's Word:

  1. What does Jude's urgent call to 'put up a hard fight for the faith' (verse 3) teach about the responsibility of every individual Christian to defend true doctrine?
  2. How does Jude use historical examples — the Israelites in the wilderness, the angels who abandoned their proper dwelling, Sodom and Gomorrah — to warn about the consequences of apostasy?
  3. What does Jude teach about those who 'have slipped in' (verse 4), and how can Jehovah's Witnesses recognize and protect against similar influence today?
  4. How does Jude's description of 'building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying with holy spirit' (verse 20) describe the spiritual strengthening needed to resist false teaching?
  5. What does Jude's closing doxology (verses 24–25) — 'Now to the one who is able to guard you from stumbling' — teach about relying on Jehovah for spiritual protection?

How to Study Jude with JW Study

JW Study is a free Bible reading tracker built for Jehovah's Witnesses. Track your progress through all 1 chapters of Jude in the New World Translation, mark completed chapters, take personal study notes, and build a consistent daily Bible reading habit. Use it alongside JW Library and the publications available at wol.jw.org to deepen your understanding of Jehovah's Word.

Consider reading Jude as part of your personal study routine, family worship night, or alongside the weekly meeting schedule. Taking notes on each chapter helps you retain key points and apply the lessons in your ministry.

Reading Plans That Include Jude

The book of Jude is covered in the following structured reading plans on NWT Progress. Each plan divides the reading evenly across a set number of days to help you stay consistent.

  • NWT in 1 Year — Read the entire New World Translation — all 66 books — in 365 days. (365 days, 1189 chapters)
  • New Testament in 90 Days — Read all 27 books of the Christian Greek Scriptures in just 90 days. (90 days, 260 chapters)
  • Intensive: Bible in 90 Days — Cover all 66 books in just 90 days — the ultimate reading challenge for dedicated readers. (90 days, 1189 chapters)
  • Acts & the Letters in 60 Days — Follow the early Christian congregation through Acts, then study every letter through Revelation in 60 days. (60 days, 171 chapters)

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