EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 21 MIN
Contending for the Faith
from Encounter Life · host encounterlifestudios
In this episode, Pastor Kurt uses Jude 1:3 and 2 Timothy 3:12-17 to urge believers to "contend for the faith," emphasizing our responsibility to protect the unaltered Gospel. To successfully navigate spiritual opposition, he outlines three practical guidelines: continue in what you have learned by staying spiritually current (much like a pilot maintaining flight hours); continue in what you firmly believe by drawing a line in the sand on non-negotiable truths; and be wise and well-equipped through God’s Word, treating Scripture like a mission-ready emergency "go-kit." Ultimately, Pastor Kurt reminds listeners that while contending requires a fight, walking with Jesus remains a joyful and certain adventure.
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In this episode, Pastor Kurt uses Jude 1:3 and 2 Timothy 3:12-17 to urge believers to "contend for the faith," emphasizing our responsibility to protect the unaltered Gospel. To successfully navigate spiritual opposition, he outlines three practical guidelines: continue in what you have learned by staying spiritually current (much like a pilot maintaining flight hours); continue in what you firmly believe by drawing a line in the sand on non-negotiable truths; and be wise and well-equipped through God’s Word, treating Scripture like a mission-ready emergency "go-kit." Ultimately, Pastor Kurt reminds listeners that while contending requires a fight, walking with Jesus remains a joyful and certain adventure.
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