Rick Peterson
Rick Peterson
Following a Hated Christ
Following a Hated Christ
Following a Hated Christ
Monday 7th July 2025
Explore the challenges of following a rejected Christ and resisting worldly distortions of His teachings.
31 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Following Christ involves embracing His rejection by the world.
- Attempts to make Jesus more appealing can lead to a false representation.
- Christians should resist conforming their faith to worldly standards.
- Authentic discipleship may lead to persecution or rejection.
- Spiritual discernment is crucial in navigating modern Christianity.
Are you following some fabrication of somebody's mind or your own mind as to who Jesus is so you can stay comfortable?
In this episode of Encounter Recovery Ministries, Rick Peterson invites you to explore the complexities of following a Christ who is often misunderstood and rejected by the world. The discussion centres on the idea that attempts to make Jesus more palatable to the masses can lead to a distorted version of Him, which is far from the biblical depiction of the crucified Messiah.
Peterson delves into the political and religious forces that have historically opposed Jesus, emphasising that true discipleship involves embracing this reality and walking in the Spirit. He challenges the notion that we can somehow market Jesus to be more appealing, likening such efforts to a business model that misses the essence of being in union with Christ.
Throughout the episode, Peterson draws from Scripture, highlighting passages from 1 John and Hebrews to illustrate how Christians are called to identify with a crucified and rejected Saviour. He paints a vivid picture of the world's permanent hostility towards Jesus and His followers, urging listeners to be discerning in their faith. Peterson's passionate discourse invites reflection on whether one is following a comfortable version of Jesus or truly embracing His teachings and suffering.
The episode encourages Christians to resist the temptation to conform their faith to worldly standards or political agendas, warning against adopting a prosperity gospel or aligning too closely with political movements. Instead, Peterson calls for a return to authentic Christianity, grounded in Scripture and lived out in holiness, even when it leads to persecution or rejection.
With his engaging style, Peterson leaves you with a powerful question: Are you prepared to follow a Christ who is not popular with the world? This episode is a call to deepen your understanding of what it means to be in union with Christ and to live out your faith courageously and authentically.