The Challenge of Contending Graciously

“Contending” isn’t a pleasant activity, but it’s one vital to the health of the Church. But knowing its importance doesn’t make doing it any easier. Here are things we need to remember as we strive to contend in a Christ-exalting fashion, from my upcoming book, Contend: Defending the Faith in a World Without Reason:

Demonstrate humility: Christians can and must contend withoutbeing contentious.

Just like Jude’s audience, we have beencalled by, purchased by, and kept for Jesus Christ. Whatever i...