Although it was originally written with a specific audience and purpose in mind, it was also general enough to be found useful by others beyond its original intent. Judah initially set out to write a letter about salvation (v. 3). However, he ended up writing a letter of warning concerning immoral intruders within the body of Messiah. He felt compelled to warn his audience about the dangers these individuals introduced and the rippling effects it could have upon the entire body of Messiah. Apparently,