WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING
The early church had learned how to deal with persecution from outside the community, but Christians needed help defending themselves against those who would destroy their community from the inside.

Differences within the community were not uncommon—but the church was facing those who purposely distorted the gospel for their own gain. Peter and Jude denounce these false teachers, encouraging their readers to stand firm in the faith, holding to the promise that Jesus would someday return.