How Christians Can Endure the World’s Hatred with Grace and Truth

Podcast: Servants of Grace with Dave Jenkins

Date: May 8

Scripture Focus: John 17:14–16

📖 How Christians Can Endure Hatred Biblically

Many believers today are asking how Christians can endure hatred in a culture increasingly hostile to biblical truth. In this episode of the Servants of Grace podcast, Dave Jenkins walks through John 17:14–16 to explore seven biblical truths that equip Christians to stand firm in grace and truth. Whether you’re facing hostility in the workplace, tension at home, or challenges in ministry, this episode will help you stay rooted in Christ and committed to the gospel.

🎙️ Episode Summary

Dave Jenkins answers a listener’s question:

“How can Christians patiently endure the hatred of the world?”

Rooted in Jesus’ prayer from John 17:14–16, this episode explains how Christians can endure hatred by embracing their identity in Christ, relying on God’s strength, and refusing to compromise the truth. It’s a pastoral call to courage, conviction, and confidence in the gospel.

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🗝️ What You'll Learn

Why your identity in Christ matters in spiritual opposition

How to follow Jesus’ example of endurance

How Christians can endure hatred without compromising truth

What it means to respond with meekness and boldness

Why gospel faithfulness is worth the cost

📖 Key Scripture

“I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.”

— John 17:14

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📚 Related Podcast Episode

If you’d like to go deeper into the biblical meaning of suffering, be sure to listen to Understanding Suffering: A Christian’s Essential Guide on the Servants of Grace podcast.

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“Let us resolve to stand for Christ today, no matter the consequences, knowing that in Him we have everything.”

— Dave Jenkins

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