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The sermon establishes the origin of the church at Pentecost, emphasizing that Spirit baptism is the exclusive mechanism for incorporating believers into the body of Christ. It analyzes Acts as a transitional narrative where Jews, Samaritans, Gentiles, and disciples of John all received the same spiritual experience, proving there is no distinction in salvation status among these groups. The teaching contrasts dispensational theology with covenant theology, arguing for a strict distinction between ethnic Israel and the church while affirming that believers partake in the blessings of Israel's covenants. It further defends the deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity and asserts that spiritual gifts like tongues were temporary signs for authentication during the apostolic era. The overarching theme is that God's primary purpose in history is to demonstrate His glory through these distinct redemptive acts.

In this weekend reflection from Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on Romans 12:2 and the Christian calling to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. In a culture filled with competing voices and shifting ideas, believers must not drift with the world. Instead, Christians are called to have their thinking shaped by the truth of God's Word. This episode encourages listeners to examine what is shaping their minds and to stand firm in Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

There are scholars with PhDs in theology, New Testament Greek, Biblical Studies—trained in apologetics and defending the faith, who have been deceived and have gone astray. There are people who have lived incredibly godly lives, made huge sacrifices, served on the mission field or as pastors, and who have been led astray and now deny the faith. If there are people smarter than me, more well-versed than me, godlier than me, more self-controlled than me, and more zealous for the Lord than me who have been led astray, how can I be assured it won't happen to me? There is some false teacher out there somewhere who could outsmart you. Peter sees it, and he rips off their masks and exposes their strategies so you and I can avoid the shipwreck of faith that has overtaken so many before us. This text may not be the most heartwarming passage in the Bible, and nobody puts it on a coffee mug or bookmark. But it could very well save your life! After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

Many voices today claim to speak for God through new revelation, personal impressions, or powerful spiritual experiences. But Christians are not left to chase new words, shifting feelings, or unstable authorities. God has spoken finally, fully, and sufficiently in His Word. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture must remain supreme in the Christian life. When the authority of the Word of God is weakened, doctrine becomes unstable, discernment becomes unclear, and the church becomes vulnerable to deception. This episode considers the danger of placing personal experience, prophetic claims, or modern revelation alongside Scripture and calls Christians to test every teaching, experience, and claim by the Word of God. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Today on "Encounter God's Truth," theology professor Dr. John Whitcomb points us to "Jesus Christ: Our Creator and Savior." Christ is the living Word—and His written Word is true from the beginning to the end! We will consider a number of Bible passages today as we survey important doctrinal truths about our Lord, from eternity past to eternity future. In the process, we will review many of the Biblical supports for the teaching of a young earth—created by Christ Himself. This message was first presented to the congregation of Valley Grace Brethren Church in Hagerstown, Maryland, where the Whitcombs' son Dr. Dan Pritchett served as lead pastor for many years. We are glad to be able to share it with you.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 07/10/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in future show. Topics Include: You and your household will be saved/ Cosmological Argument and the Necessary Being/ Ultimate Nature of the Universe/ Converting to the Catholic Church/ Not All Sins are the same/ True and False Repentance/ Communicable Attributes from God/ July 10, 2026

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 07/09/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in future show. Topics Include: Reasons for Tithes and Offerings/ Premillennial, Amillennial, and Postmillennial/ Who are the ones chosen?/ This Age and the Age to come/ When does the Kingdom of God occur?/ Obedience, Pride, and Salvation/ Saved by Grace alone/ July 09, 2026

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 07/08/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in future show. Topics Include: Preachers being disqualified/ Defending the Gospel/ When is it appropriate to initiate aggression?/ Are the Nephilim real?/ Seth, Tyrant and Fallen Angel Views of the Nephilim/ Demonic activity in your home/ Verses that speak to eternal life/ July 08, 2026