ESV Reformation Study Bible – Jude 1:1
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Jude 1:1

1 Jude . . . brother of James. See Introduction: Author.

called. The expression of God’s sovereign and gracious initiative in effectually summoning to salvation those whom He has chosen.

beloved. That is, God has “set apart” for His special care and use those whom He has called.

kept for Jesus Christ. See text note. The elect will persevere in faith because God preserves them (v. 24; John 10:27–30; 1 Pet. 1:5).