How to Contend

Join us as we take a look at how we can contend for our faith in a world brimming with skepticism and false teachings. We begin by exploring the ancient wisdom of the Book of Jude, addressing the threats that once endangered the early Christian church and drawing parallels to the modern-day challenges believers face. As Jude urges, maintaining the church's purity and championing the true gospel is both vital and demanding. 

The spiritual battle we engage in is not solely for our benefit--but also for those around us. This episode examines Jude's call to show mercy to those who doubt and to save others with urgency and love. Pastor Eddie recounts an encounter with a doubting roommate to underscore that heart, not argument, is key to witnessing to others. We discuss the different types of people we contend for and the necessity of approaching these interactions with love and mercy. We hope that this sermon serves as an encouraging reminder that our faith journey is about deepening our dependence on God and sharing the transformative message of Jesus Christ with the world.

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Jude, Christians, Skepticism, Faith, Beliefs, Church, Integrity, Love, Scripture, Prayer, Heart, Jesus Christ, Love, Contending, Purity, Spiritual Growth, Doxa, Eastside, Seattle, Redmond, Washington, Gospel