Contending for the Faith

Contend: a definition -

To struggle in the face of opposition

To strive against rivals
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To dispute and debate earnestly
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Contend is not a passive word, as these phrases from various dictionarydefinitions make clear. Contending requires action. And while it may sound like
something polite people simply don't do, the fact is that we all contend.
Asserting ouropinion, vocalizing our likes and dislikes, broadcasting our beliefs, defending ourposition
—whether our point is profound or trivial, most of us go through the day fullyprimed to pass along our views to others.
On the program today, I will speak with Aaron Armstrong about his lates book, "Contend - Defending the Faith in a Fallen World"

Aaron Armstrong is a blogger, an itinerant preacher, and a writer for an international Christian ministry focused on caring for the needs of the poor. He blogs daily at www.BloggingTheologically.com and his work has appeared on The Gospel Coalition's “Voices” blog and RelevantMagazine.com's “Deeper Walk” column. Aaron, his wife Emily, and their children worship and serve at Harvest Bible Chapel in London, Ontario.