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NASB | Jude 1:3 ¶ Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Jude 1:3 ¶ Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I was compelled to write to you [urgently] appealing that you fight strenuously for [the defense of] the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints [the faith that is the sum of Christian belief that was given verbally to believers]. |
Bible Question: why I need to contend for faith? |
Bible Answer: Hello Challengeheart The phrase in the verse which concerns you is "Contend for THE faith." The word here rendered “earnestly contend”— —is one of those words used by the sacred writers which have allusion to the Grecian games. Compare the notes, 1 Cor. 9:24, following. This word does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means “to contend upon”—i. e., “for or about” anything; and would be applicable to the earnest effort put forth in those games to obtain the prize. The reference here, of course, is only to contention by argument, by reasoning, by holding fast the principles of religion, and maintaining them against all opposers. For the faith—The system of religion revealed in the gospel. It is called “faith,” because that is the cardinal virtue in the system, and because all depends on that. The rule here will require that we should contend in this manner for all “truth.” Alfred Barnes So what is he talkin' about. We are to hold fast the principles of the gospel or the faith and keep them no matter what or who comes against us. Whether it is the guy down the street or your spouse, we are to stand firm in the Gospel we have been given. That gospel is THE FAITH or the WAY (Acts 9:2). So no, you do not have to contend for faith. God has given you his faith we need to take it and receive it. It is a gift. Rom. 12:3 (NIV) For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Rom. 10:17 (NIV) 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. I hope you find this helpful |
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