BibleProject How Should Jude Influence How We Think About the Deuterocanon?
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Feb 16, 2026 They dig into Jude as a window into early Christian reading habits and devotional life. They trace how the Lord’s Supper grew out of communal love-feasts. They explore why Jude quotes noncanonical writings and what that reveals about the Deuterocanon’s influence. They survey debates about spiritual beings, Mary’s perpetual virginity, and why John almost never mentions demons.
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'Until' Doesn't Imply Later Change
- Matthew’s use of ‘until’ (Matthew 1:24) doesn't require a change after the stated moment in Greek and Hebrew usage.
- Tim Mackie argues this linguistic detail weakens claims that Joseph and Mary consummated their marriage after Jesus’ birth.
Early Church Consensus On Mary’s Virginity
- Early church leaders consistently affirmed Mary’s perpetual virginity and identified Jesus’ brothers as relatives, not Mary’s biological children.
- Tim Mackie treats that unanimous early testimony as significant historical evidence to consider.
Reconnect Communion With Shared Meals
- Treat Jude’s mention of agapae as referring to regular communal meals centered on Jesus’ presence, not just the ritual bread-and-cup.
- If your tradition separated the Eucharist from a shared meal, consider reuniting them for deeper communal practice.
