Episode 460: What Did You Expect To Be Hated For?
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Every disciple of Jesus should expect opposition. Jesus teaches as much in the Sermon on the Mount. But if the world used to oppose Christians for matters of grace – the exclusivity of the gospel, personal piety, or a relationship with Jesus – it seems that now we're hated for nature. In this episode, we discuss an article by Rhys Laverty that raises this issue and explores how it affects Christian discipleship. Article: https://thenewalbion.substack.com/p/what-did-you-plan-to-be-hated-for
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