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Persecution and the Christian Life: Standing Firm in Faith
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Show Summary
Should Christians pursue persecution? Scripture teaches us to expect persecution but not to chase it.
In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why the Christian’s call is
faithfulness, not provocation. Through key passages and church history examples,
you’ll learn how to stand firm with grace and courage when opposition comes.
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Key Scriptures
- 2 Timothy 3:12
- John 15:20
- Matthew 5:10–11
- Acts 5:41
- 1 Peter 4:13–16
What You’ll Learn
- Why persecution is promised but never pursued.
- The difference between faithfulness and provocation.
- Lessons from Polycarp and William Tyndale.
- How to prepare your heart to endure with grace and courage.
Reflection Questions
- Am I living faithfully in a way that honors Christ—even if it costs me?
- Have I confused boldness with pride or provocation?
- How can I prepare my heart to stand firm if persecution comes?
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
