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The Reformation still matters because the church must remain under God's Word and sinners still need the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dave Jenkins concludes Theology in a Confused World by examining biblical authority, justification by faith alone, and the Five Solas. He explains how Christians can recognize competing authorities, test their traditions and assumptions by Scripture, rest in Christ's fin...

Christians should learn from the church's history while remaining governed by God's Word. Dave Jenkins explains the final authority of Scripture, the meaning of sola Scriptura, and the proper use of creeds and confessions. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Acts 17:11, and Jude 3, this episode shows how church history can expose blind spots, help believers recognize recurring errors, and deepen grati...

Did the program from Colorado Springs this evening. Started off talking about my new Greek facsimiles, and then had to discuss the NXR insanity, Samuel Sey, etc. Had to use the terms "vile" and "nauseating" a bit too often. Then we geeked out on Greek manuscripts, 2 Peter 1:1, ECM, CBGM, Accordance, and all sorts of other fun Greek and New Testament things. Those who love the deep dive will have a...

This sermon excerpt is from the 2026 SO4G / Sermon Smart Clips Series from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace, Evangelistic Outreach Ministries - Sermon Audio Broadcast in Paintsville, Kentucky. This smart clip excerpt was by Brother, Douglas Salyer, the Director of the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace. The title of the clip, 'Sealed by the King' The main message coming from the text taken from Ephesians 1:...

This sermon explores the incomprehensible depth of God's love, emphasizing that salvation is initiated by God rather than earned by human effort. Drawing primarily from John 3:16 and 1 John 4, the message asserts that God loved humanity before the foundation of the world and sent His Son as a propitiation for sin, not to condemn but to save. The speaker illustrates this truth through personal test...

Listen-in to today's This Day In The Word radio teaching broadcast, "The Church that Persevered in Persecution," and let's see what God's Word has to say.

This sermon examines three distinct commands from the Sermon on the Mount: the prohibition against swearing oaths, the rejection of personal retaliation, and the imperative to love one's enemies. The speaker argues that Christians must be truthful in their speech, rendering oaths unnecessary, and must leave vengeance to God rather than seeking private justice. While acknowledging the difficulty of...

The walls and gates of holy Jerusalem, the Wife of the Lamb, the Church!

Church history helps Christians recognize recurring errors, appreciate sound doctrine, and learn from faithful believers who have gone before them. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how historical awareness strengthens biblical discernment and cultivates humility and gratitude. Drawing on Ecclesiastes 1:9 and Hebrews 13:7, he emphasizes that every historical les...

Omnipotence, Immutable, Omnipresent, Just, Loving, Holy, Perfect, Creator and Redeemer.

Remaining faithful to Christ can cost us approval, comfort, friendships, and opportunities. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain biblical courage and a conscience governed by Scripture. Working through Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:25, and other passages, Dave considers the fear of man, the pressure to compromise, and the differ...

Having enjoyed the Lord's Supper, we must go on from here living for Christ. When death comes, it will be heaven and therefore gain. Meanwhile, there are two possibilities – to go to the joy of heaven or to labour on here for the good of men and women. God leaves us here to labour on as real Christians serving our fellowman.

The Bible is the historical record of the world and it is the record of the Lord Jesus Christ and His love for the world that He would die on the cross for the penalty that we deserve.

The Five "Giants" Newton categorizes the major forces of sin and spiritual danger into five specific giants that every person must fight: Giant Heathenism: Spiritual darkness, ignorance of God, and the global need for gospel truth and missionary work. Giant Selfishness: The natural inclination toward self-centeredness, greed, and failing to love and serve others. Giant Ill-Temper: Uncontrolled ang...

What is the main thing for Christians to keep in focus? The Lord our God is one, and we are to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. We must do it, and we must teach it to one another.

How should Christians answer difficult questions about the Bible and the Christian faith? Dave Jenkins explains how to respond with biblical conviction, careful listening, gentleness, and respect. Addressing suffering, biblical reliability, salvation through Christ alone, sexuality, church hypocrisy, and judgment, he offers practical guidance for defending the faith while keeping Christ and the go...

Church history helps Christians gain perspective, recognize recurring theological errors, and persevere in biblical faithfulness. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins draws together lessons from previous generations to encourage believers to stand firmly on Scripture. Discover how the victories and failures of earlier Christians sharpen discernment, why Christ's faithfulnes...

Justin Peters examines Philip Anthony Mitchell's report of a teenage girl being healed of deafness at the ACCESS gathering in Texas. He discusses the importance of verifying healing claims, reviews examples from faith-healing ministries, and compares those claims with the apostolic miracles recorded in Acts 3–4. While affirming that God can sovereignly heal today, Justin distinguishes that convict...

Pastor Paul Chapman's message, Spend and be Spent, ask the question of what does it mean to truly give ourselves in service to God and others? In 2 Corinthians 12:15, the Apostle Paul declares with great joy that he will spend and be spent for the people he loves — and that phrase unlocks something profound about the Christian life. There is a difference between spending what we have and being spe...

Walk renewed in your Christian life by putting on Christ.

[Note - Reading of Text and Intro cut off] The second part of 3 John contrasts two men, Diotrophes and Demetrius. One loves himself to the point of rejecting others, even those sent to teach and preach the Word. The other has received glowing testimony. Which of these would you imitate? Who is the One Whom we should be imitating? Who comes first in our lives?