Faithful to the End: How Christians Endure with Conviction in a Hostile World
Contending for the Word with Dave Jenkins
In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins tackles the urgent need for biblical endurance in an increasingly hostile culture. Faithfulness to Christ in this generation will not come without cost—but it’s worth it.
Drawing from Scripture and church history, this episode challenges believers to stand firm in their faith with clarity, courage, and conviction. Whether you’re facing direct opposition or subtle compromise, you’ll find encouragement and truth to help you stay anchored in the gospel.
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📖 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- How convictional Christians have stood firm in history
- Encouragement for facing opposition with grace and truth
- Why compromising on the truth undermines the gospel
- How the church can help Christians endure to the end
📜 Scripture Focus:
- Hebrews 12:1–3
- Revelation 2:10
- Romans 8:35–39
- …and more
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to endure faithfully as a Christian?
To endure faithfully means remaining steadfast in your commitment to Christ and His Word, even when faced with hardship, cultural opposition, or persecution. It’s about trusting God’s promises and obeying Him regardless of the cost (Hebrews 12:1–3).
How can the church help believers stay faithful?
The local church supports faithful endurance through biblical preaching, meaningful fellowship, accountability, prayer, and pastoral care. It equips believers to grow in Christ and stand firm in truth together (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 4:11–16).
Why is compromising on truth so dangerous?
Compromising on biblical truth undermines the gospel and weakens the church’s witness. When truth is abandoned, so is clarity about sin, salvation, and holiness. Faithful doctrine fuels faithful living (2 Timothy 4:1–5).
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
