We are in the last days; difficult times are on the increase. Only the mercy of God can now deliver us from this condition, Jude tells us.
The solemn censure placed upon the heathen lies also on the head of Christendom. Read the list in this chapter; it is shocking, but true of so-called Christianity today.
Those described deceive the simple (silly women). They ever learn but never reach the truth.
Paul reminded Timothy of his doctrine and manner of life with persecutions, and how the Lord had delivered him. (See 2 Cor. 11:22-33.) Persecution is the portion for all who live godly in Christ Jesus.
In spite of the ruin, with all deserting the truth of Paul's revelations, continue, Timothy, he says, in the things you have learned knowing of whom you have learned them.
All Scripture is given of God and has various purposes-doctrine, reproof, correcting, instruction in righteousness-to make the man of God full.