1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.

Are all in apostasy if their language and demeanor indicates they have an improper understanding of Christ?

Hebrews 10:30-31 English Standard Version

For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Romans 11:23

And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again.

It is not for us to judge others and declare anyone unworthy of God’s gracious gift.

 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude

Jude set out to write one thing and changed course mid-sentence.

How many times have we set out to do what we believe to be the right thing and suddenly changed our minds?

Here is why it happened for Jude.

 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ is how his short and least read letter begins.

As servants we are told to spread the gospel throughout the whole world. But Jude’s letter isn’t sent out to the whole world, “To those who are called” is who Jude sent his letter.

In this WWW arena blogs are sent out to all who may read freely, called and lost alike.

Beginning with obedience of faith one might intend to share the gospel and find yourself hearing a command to change course because the Lord knows who is listening and who needs a word of either correction or encouragement.

I don’t know who needs to read Jude, that short single chapter, meant for the saints but so infrequently read, but my Lord does.

Just a note here, this isn’t about what you want, it is about our Lord’s intentions for a saint or two or more.