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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. 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.
