Grieving with Hope After Loss and False Teaching

By Dawn Hill | NAR to Christ | Guest: Dave JenkinsGrieving with hope does not mean pretending that loss does not hurt. Whether you are mourning a loved one or processing the loss of relationships and trust after leaving false teaching, Scripture directs believers to the compassion of Christ and the certainty of His promises.In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill welcomes Dave Jenkins for a conversation about grief, suffering, and God’s faithfulness. Drawing from their experiences of loss, they discuss bringing sorrow to the Lord and receiving care from fellow believers.

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Grieving with Hope in Christ

The Bible gives us words for sorrow. The psalms of lament teach believers to bring their burdens to God, while Lamentations 3 directs our attention to His unfailing mercies. At Lazarus’s tomb, Jesus wept. His compassion reminds us that our Savior understands grief.Dawn and Dave also consider 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, where Paul grounds the believer’s hope in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Christians truly grieve, yet their sorrow is accompanied by the sure hope of life with Christ.

Processing Grief After Leaving False Teaching

Leaving the New Apostolic Reformation or other false teaching can mean losing friendships, community, and a sense of identity. Dawn shares how false teaching shaped her response to suffering and why God’s sovereignty brings comfort that promises of personal control never could.The conversation encourages listeners to distinguish Christ’s character from the conduct of false teachers, return patiently to Scripture, and seek a sound local church with biblically qualified leadership.

In This Episode

• Recognizing the grief that accompanies death, illness, and broken relationships.
• Bringing sorrow to God through biblical lament.
• Remembering Christ’s compassion and the Holy Spirit’s comfort.
• Applying biblical truth while making time for rest and gratitude.
• Caring for grieving people through listening, prayer, meals, and continued support.
• Understanding why personal Bible study and the gathered life of the church belong together.

Key Scriptures Discussed

• Lamentations 3:17–24
• Psalms 13 and 42
• John 11:33–36
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
• Galatians 6:2
• Hebrews 3:13
• Revelation 21:4

Receiving Care and Bearing Burdens

God’s people are called to bear one another’s burdens. Dawn and Dave encourage believers to receive care and to offer patient, practical support to others. A meal, a visit, a listening ear, and a thoughtful follow-up can express Christlike love long after the first wave of support has passed.For more biblical teaching, visit NAR to Christ and subscribe to our YouTube channel.