Contend

Every generation must contend for the faith in its own way. Be merciful. Be uncompromising. Contend.

Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). With the entire Christian faith standing or falling on the validity of such an utterly exclusive and uncompromising claim, doctrine that truly aligns with Jesus will cause division.

When we represent our faith honestly, it is simply inevitable: at times we will be at odds with others—friends, relatives, perhaps even other Christians. Yet we are called to contend, in obedience to and for the sake of the most divisive person in history. And the challenge is to do it in the way Jude describes: as an act of mercy toward those who doubt and those who have been deceived, regardless of whether they claim faith in Christ.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT
CONTEND?

“”At a time of great theological confusion and emotional calls to content-less ‘unity,’ a time of politically-correct ‘can’t-we-all-get-alongism,’ here is a balanced and passionate appeal to take seriously their commitment to Jesus in all areas of life, both individually and in community… May this call be heard far and wide.”

DR. PETER JONES

“Contend is a fine combination of concise biblical exposition, down-to-earth examples, contemporary illustrations, and challenging practical application. I’ve already made a list of people I want to give this to…as well as another list of areas to work on in my own life and ministry. It’s not only an ideal book for discipling a new believer, but also for shaking the more mature out of dangerous complacency and passivity.”

DAVID P. MURRAY

“This is a book the Church desperately needs, for it matters not merely that we contend, but also how we contend and that we contend for the right cause: namely the name of Christ. Contend not only calls us to defend orthodoxy, but gives us a biblical blueprint for doing it.”

DANIEL DARLING