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*its content - it contains puzzling references which are not clearly explained by other Scripture, e.g. [[Michael (archangel)|Michael the Archangel]] arguing with [[Satan]] over the body of [[Moses]]; references to "''the sons of Korah''" and angels imprisoned in dungeons
*its content - it contains puzzling references which are not clearly explained by other Scripture, e.g. [[Michael (archangel)|Michael the Archangel]] arguing with [[Satan]] over the body of [[Moses]]; references to "''the sons of Korah''" and angels imprisoned in dungeons
*it references the [[Apocrypha]] (the books which are not accepted within Protestantism as part of the Biblical canon)
*it references the [[Apocrypha]] (the books which are not accepted within Protestantism as part of the Biblical canon)
*it has a noticeably severe tone, often interpreted by liberal Christians as intolerant
*it has a noticeably severe tone, often interpreted by [[Liberal Christianity|liberal Christians]] as intolerant
Overall, the text is a warning to its recipients against teachers promoting [[doctrine]]s leading to immorality. It is most well known for its "majestic closing [[doxology]]":<ref>[http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/jude/jude.htm ''Jude''] United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Accessed 16 March 2008</ref> "''Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. [[Amen]].''" (Jude 1:24-25)
Overall, the text is a warning to its recipients against teachers promoting [[doctrine]]s leading to immorality. It is most well known for its "majestic closing [[doxology]]":<ref>[http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/jude/jude.htm ''Jude''] United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Accessed 16 March 2008</ref> "''Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. [[Amen]].''" (Jude 1:24-25)