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Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within
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The call to follow Christ was never a call to passive belief.
In Contend, Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, unpacks Jude's urgent letter—a warning written to a Church under siege from false teachers, compromise, and spiritual laziness—and proves it's still our reality today.
Countless Believers are still sitting on the sidelines, assuming they'll have another day to get serious about the Faith.
But the days of casual Christianity are running out.
Mitchell refuses to let the Church stay passive, and he reminds every Believer that the same Christ who saved you has also equipped you to fight. Through Contend, you will be inspired
Rediscover the passion and purpose of your Faith.Trade spiritual complacency for a vibrant relationship with Jesus.Boldly proclaim the Gospel with love and grace.Find freedom from sin, disbelief, insecurities, and unforgiveness.Disciple and prepare the next generation to stand firm and press on.Each chapter ends with a "Takeaway Truth" to anchor you in Scripture and a "Contender's Charge" to move you into action—because Faith isn't just believing but living out the Gospel.
The question isn't whether the Faith is worth fighting for.
The question is whether you will contend!
The call to follow Christ was never a call to passive belief.
In Contend, Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, unpacks Jude's urgent letter—a warning written to a Church under siege from false teachers, compromise, and spiritual laziness—and proves it's still our reality today.
Countless Believers are still sitting on the sidelines, assuming they'll have another day to get serious about the Faith.
But the days of casual Christianity are running out.
Mitchell refuses to let the Church stay passive, and he reminds every Believer that the same Christ who saved you has also equipped you to fight. Through Contend, you will be inspired
Rediscover the passion and purpose of your Faith.Trade spiritual complacency for a vibrant relationship with Jesus.Boldly proclaim the Gospel with love and grace.Find freedom from sin, disbelief, insecurities, and unforgiveness.Disciple and prepare the next generation to stand firm and press on.Each chapter ends with a "Takeaway Truth" to anchor you in Scripture and a "Contender's Charge" to move you into action—because Faith isn't just believing but living out the Gospel.
The question isn't whether the Faith is worth fighting for.
The question is whether you will contend!
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Published October 13, 2026
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August 31, 2026
Very interesting and intriguing perspective! The narrator for the audiobook (who is also the author!) did an INCREDIBLE job here and displayed his passion beautifully. The book was very very well written and I really like how it was organized. I could feel his love for his work with every word, and I deeply respect the vulnerability he shared too. While this was a project I was assigned to proof and I had no idea what the book was about until I accepted it, I actually really enjoyed it and could feel my Catholic roots firing up at some points 😂 keep up the great work Mr. Mitchell, you will without a doubt inspire so many people with your writing!
October 17, 2026
I have been eagerly anticipating this book! Thank you for these words prayed and spoken from your heart Pastor Philip! Just excellent, honest and all standing on biblical gospel stone cold truth. Nothing extra or compromising. Hardcore biblical integrity written down on paper and published to wake up sleeping Christians in this most pivotal time. Stay Awake. Contend for the Faith. Persevere until our soon coming King Jesus Christ comes to take us all home. Amen and amen. Whooo!! I’m on fire! 🔥 🙌🙏
October 17, 2026
Everyone Who Follows Jesus Needs To Read This Book
As a disciple of Jesus our identity comes with a responsibility & to contend for the FAITH. Knowing that Jesus is the way, the Truth, and the Life. May this reach every single person who feels like they don’t have what it takes but know that greater is He who is in me then he who is in the world.
As a disciple of Jesus our identity comes with a responsibility & to contend for the FAITH. Knowing that Jesus is the way, the Truth, and the Life. May this reach every single person who feels like they don’t have what it takes but know that greater is He who is in me then he who is in the world.
October 17, 2026
PAM speaks truth and the Lord convicts. Very timely message about the state of the church universal and why this should bother believers. Grateful that he speaks the uncomfortable truth even when it isn’t politically correct or convenient.
October 17, 2026
Amazing! I love PAM! I feel like he could be the leader of Christianity’s next revival! Will be reading more than once!!
October 16, 2026
Best Christian Living type book I've read since Radical by David Platt
October 16, 2026
Highly recommended
October 16, 2026
I love the heart posture of this book and feel this is a much needed message! 🫶🏽
The second half of the book were especially compelling for me. And I found many gems of wisdoms there.
I took off .5 star because the book can seem repetitive at times, and maybe even defensive, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this work.
Thank you for the renewed push to contend!
The second half of the book were especially compelling for me. And I found many gems of wisdoms there.
I took off .5 star because the book can seem repetitive at times, and maybe even defensive, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this work.
Thank you for the renewed push to contend!
October 17, 2026
So grateful for this book and the timeliness of its needed message to me and the church. I will most definitely be reading it again. I might read it again immediately. Please read it!
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