Contending for the Word Q&A

In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins answers an essential question for every Christian: Why is biblical discernment necessary in every generation? From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture warns believers about deception, false teaching, and cultural pressure. Discernment is not a gift for a select few, but a responsibility for every follower of Christ who loves God's Word. In thi...

The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is one of the fastest-growing movements influencing the modern church, claiming restored apostles and prophets, new revelation from God, and a mandate to take dominion over cultural "mountains." While its language sounds spiritual and familiar, its teachings strike at the heart of biblical authority. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins e...

False teachers twist the Word of God, mix truth with error, and lead people away from Christ. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical marks of a false teacher and why discernment is essential for spiritual maturity. Drawing from Matthew 7, Galatians 1, Jude 4, and more, this teaching will help you evaluate doctrine, character, and fruit through the lens of God's Word. For more from Con...

In recent years, the Eastern Orthodox Church has experienced a notable rise in popularity, particularly among young men seeking tradition, stability, and historical rootedness. But growth and appeal do not determine truth. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Samuel Farag offers a biblical evaluation of Eastern Orthodoxy by examining its official teachings in light of Scripture. This me...

Legalism seeks to earn God's acceptance through performance. Biblical holiness flows from grace, gratitude, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how believers can pursue genuine holiness without drifting into self-righteousness or man-made rules. Scripture reminds us that obedience is the fruit of salvation—not the caus...

Daily repentance is not a mark of failure—it is a gift of grace and evidence of God's work in the believer's life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians must repent daily, how repentance restores fellowship with God, guards the heart, produces humility, and keeps us growing in Christlikeness. A biblical, pastoral call to walk in ongoing repentance with joy and confidence in the fin...

Christians are not promised a trial-free life. God uses suffering to refine His people and deepen our dependence on Christ. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how believers persevere faithfully by trusting God's sovereignty, remembering His promises, praying with confidence, and fixing their eyes on Jesus. Stand firm—Christ is your anchor. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit...

Walking by the Spirit is essential to the Christian life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the daily battle between the flesh and the Spirit, how Christians rely on God's power rather than self-effort, and why true growth comes through the Word, repentance, and the Spirit's ongoing work. A clear, practical, and hope-filled look at Galatians 5. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please...

Every Christian knows the ongoing battle with sin the pull of indwelling sin, repeated temptations, and the discouragement that follows failure. Yet Scripture does not leave believers without hope or direction. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Christians fight sin biblically by grounding their lives in who they are in Christ, relying on the power of the Hol...

In this Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins explains what sanctification is and why it matters for every believer. Sanctification is the lifelong work of God making His people more like Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Word. Dave walks through key Scriptures—Philippians 2, John 17, Galatians 5—and shows how sanctification affects our desires, decisions, habits, and daily obed...

Many Christians love hearing sermons, podcasts, and biblical teaching—yet Scripture warns that hearing without obedience leads to self-deception. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through James 1:22–25 and explains what it means to be a doer of the Word: • receiving God's Word with humility • examining ourselves honestly • practicing obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit • living out an active,...

Many Christians struggle to delight in God's Word when life feels overwhelming or when their hearts feel cold or distracted. In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins explains how delight in Scripture grows through simple, daily faithfulness, prayerful dependence, and steady meditation on God's truth. Drawing from Psalm 1 and Psalm 119, this episode shows that delight is not rooted...

Every false religion and every major theological error begins the same way, by adding to or taking away from the Word of God. From the Garden of Eden to the final warning in Revelation, Scripture is clear, God's Word must not be altered. In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins explains why this warning matters, how altering Scripture challenges God's authority, and why the suffic...

Dave Jenkins explains how biblical discernment is formed through the Word of God, prayer, testing all things by Scripture, walking with mature believers, and faithfully practicing obedience. True discernment is not suspicion or cynicism, but spiritual maturity shaped by God's Word and strengthened through faithful obedience. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit our page at Serva...

Biblical Conviction vs. Personal Opinion What does Scripture command — and what does it leave to wisdom? In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through Romans 14, Acts 5:29, 1 Corinthians 9:22, and more to help believers distinguish between convictions rooted in God's Word and opinions shaped by personal preference. A needed reminder for Christians seeking clarity, charity, and courage. For more Cont...

In every generation, the church has faced challenges to the authority of Scripture. Tradition, human reason, personal experience, and cultural pressure all compete for influence—but only God's Word is God-breathed, inerrant, infallible, and fully sufficient. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/ In this episode, Dave Jenkins...

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what it truly means to have a biblical worldview. Every person interprets life through a lens, but Christians must build their worldview on the truth of Scripture not cultural trends, emotions, or public opinion. Dave walks through key biblical foundations including creation (Genesis 1:1), Christ's supremacy (Colossians 1:17), t...

As we begin 2026, many Christians commit to more Bible reading, prayer, and service. These are good and necessary priorities, but one essential area is often overlooked: sound doctrine. In this first episode of Contending for the Word Q&A for the new year, Dave Jenkins explains why healthy, biblical teaching is vital for spiritual growth, holiness, and discernment. Drawing from passages such as 2...