Does following Christ come with a cost?

Yes. Scripture teaches that all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will face opposition, but Christ is worth every sacrifice.

How do Christians endure opposition for their faith?

Christians endure through the strength of Christ, by staying rooted in God's Word, and by fixing their eyes on Jesus who sustains them.

Why does faithfulness to Christ bring resistance?

Because biblical truth confronts a world shaped by sin and competing definitions of truth and identity.

The Cost of Faithfulness: Why Christ Is Worth Everything

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Episode Summary

Following Christ has always come with a cost. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins concludes the biblical sexuality and identity series by examining why faithfulness to Christ often brings opposition, misunderstanding, and pressure to compromise.Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:18-19, Hebrews 12:1-2, and Romans 8:18, Dave explains how Christians can stand firm with clarity, courage, and compassion while keeping their eyes fixed on Christ.

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Episode Highlights

Why faithfulness to Christ often brings opposition
What the cost of faithfulness can look like in everyday life
How believers endure pressure without compromising biblical truth
Why Christians must stand firm without becoming harsh
How hope in Christ makes faithfulness worth every cost

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