Contradiction with John 3:16
Jude 1:3 emphasizes contending for the faith, while John 3:16 focuses on belief for salvation, which could be seen as less about active defense and more about faith.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Jude 1:3 speaks of contending for the faith, while Romans 3:28 emphasizes justification by faith without the deeds of the law, which could suggest different aspects of faith.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Jude 1:3 emphasizes an active defense of faith, whereas James 2:24 highlights justification by works, offering different views on practicing one's faith.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Jude 1:3 encourages contending for faith, whereas Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not works, which could contrast with the active defense implied in Jude.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Jude 1:3 focuses on contending, whereas Matthew 7:21 highlights doing the will of the Father, suggesting action beyond contending.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.