Renewing Your Mind Contending with Discernment
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Jan 14, 2026 Jason Helopoulos, a senior pastor and Bible teacher known for his expository preaching, dives into the importance of contending for the Christian faith without being quarrelsome. He discusses the necessity of theological triage to prioritize doctrinal battles and emphasizes that true contention is rooted in love, aimed at preserving unity and saving souls. Helopoulos encourages believers to engage with compassion, avoid pride, and keep hope in God's grace as they stand firm in their beliefs.
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Contending Preserves True Unity
- False teaching, not contending itself, is what sows disunity in the church.
- Contending preserves unity by protecting core, first-order doctrines across the ages.
Prioritize Theological Triage
- Do triage: prioritize first-order doctrines over minor issues when deciding what to fight.
- Avoid wasting energy on trivial disputes so you can protect what truly matters.
The Coffee Table That Divided A Church
- Craig Barnes' coffee-table conflict shows how trivial issues can derail ministry focus.
- Small disputes can escalate into long, distracting battles if not triaged wisely.