{"product_id":"contend-standing-boldly-for-biblical-truth-while-winning-the-war-within-9781400356829","title":"Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTANT \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe call to follow Christ was never a call to passive belief.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eContend\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountless Believers are still sitting on the sidelines, assuming they'll have another day to get serious about the Faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the days of casual Christianity are running out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitchell 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 \u003cem\u003eContend\u003c\/em\u003e, you will be inspired to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRediscover the passion and purpose of your Faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrade spiritual complacency for a vibrant relationship with Jesus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoldly proclaim the Gospel with love and grace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind freedom from sin, disbelief, insecurities, and unforgiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisciple and prepare the next generation to stand firm and press on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe question isn't whether the Faith is worth fighting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe question is whether you will \u003cem\u003econtend!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Anthony Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.47h x 5.69w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400356829\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMitchell, Philip Anthony:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Anthony Mitchell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a New York Times bestselling author, the founder and lead pastor of 2819 CHURCH, a lively, Christ-centered movement based in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of the 2819 INSTITUTE. In his debut book, \u003cem\u003eContend\u003c\/em\u003e, he delivers an urgent call for believers to reject spiritual compromise, return to biblical truth, and boldly live out their faith in Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn honors graduate of North Carolina Central University, Pastor Philip also holds a degree in Pastoral and Church Leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe is a bold leader and passionate communicator deeply dedicated to fulfilling Christ's Great Commission, equipping the disciples and digital disciples of 2819, and spreading the Gospel across the nation and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally from Queens, NY, Pastor Philip has been married to his wife, Lena, since August 2004. Together, they make their home in the Atlanta area with their two sons and two daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Philip Anthony Mitchell \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":67804786458781,"sku":"9781400356829","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e2c8b5c3-cabc-4113-af17-3a3dafabd7c4.jpg?v=1794382593","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/contend-standing-boldly-for-biblical-truth-while-winning-the-war-within-9781400356829","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}