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Christians are called to encourage one another in suffering by being present, bearing burdens, speaking biblical truth with wisdom, and reflecting the comfort God has given them. In this episode, Dave Jenkins considers 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 and Galatians 6:2 and explains how the body of Christ cares for those walking through affliction. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Dawn Hill examines the teaching and practice of mass deliverance within the modern deliverance movement and compares its claims with the clear teaching of Scripture. Dawn addresses the belief that Christians can have indwelling demons, along with teachings concerning generational curses, chronic illness, demonic affliction, spiritual open doors, manifestations, and repeated deliverance sessions. She also examines several passages commonly used to support these ideas, showing why biblical context matters when considering Job, 1 Peter 5, Ephesians 2, John 5, John 10, and Matthew 12. Rather than directing Christians toward continual deliverance sessions, Scripture points believers to the finished work of Christ, the indwelling Holy Spirit, biblical sanctification, and the gospel that truly delivers sinners from the domain of darkness. Dawn concludes by considering Acts 2 and the three thousand souls saved through the proclamation of the gospel, reminding Christians that true freedom is found in Jesus Christ. For more from Dawn Hill, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

Massachusetts is so empathetic for mothers who "need" to murder their children that it has now removed the previous restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks. Kevin and Bill discuss how the wicked abuse language to make abortion seem compassionate and loving…the history of abortion in the US…the inevitable connection between abortion and euthanasia…and how to think biblically on a topic that more and more Christians seem confused about.

In Matthew 5:31–32, Jesus continues exposing the shallow righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees by confronting the misuse of divorce. Deuteronomy 24 regulated divorce in a fallen society; it did not command or celebrate covenant-breaking. Christ takes us back to creation, where marriage is God's joining of one man and one woman in a one-flesh covenant ordinarily intended for life. Jesus rejects casual divorce while recognizing sexual immorality as a genuine exception, not a command to divorce. Scripture also addresses willful desertion in 1 Corinthians 7 and requires pastoral judgment in difficult cases. Civil paperwork cannot determine righteousness before God. Yet this passage is not without hope. Christ receives repentant covenant-breakers, protects those sinned against, and calls His people to faithful obedience. Christian marriage ultimately points beyond itself to Jesus Christ, the faithful Bridegroom who loves His church, gave Himself for her, and never abandons His covenant people.

It has been supposed that the class of subjects discussed in the following pages, excite less interest in the Church now than they did at a former period. It must be conceded that the present age has contributed only a few works to the department of casuistical theology,3 to which this book belo ngs. Pre-eminently a book-making age, it is not in keeping with the spirit of the times, to publish works on experimental religion. Immutable in its principles, and insusceptible of the 'progress' which marks the development of the physical sciences, Christianity nevertheless assumes a somewhat different type at different epochs. Under the administration of the Providence and Spirit of God, it is polemic at one period, contemplative at another, aggressive at a third.

The sermon outlines the concept of power encounter, distinguishing between personal defense against demonic attacks and the missionary's offensive ministry to expand God's kingdom. It identifies physical, spiritual, mental-emotional, and social realms as primary battlegrounds where Satan operates through fear, compulsion, and relational strife. The speaker emphasizes that believers must actively engage in spiritual warfare through prayer, fasting, and the renunciation of occult objects or ancestral sins. By claiming the authority of Jesus Christ and cleansing their environment, Christians can overcome demonic influence and experience deliverance. Ultimately, the message urges vigilance and reliance on divine power rather than human effort to maintain spiritual victory.

The speaker illustrates how to discern God's will for financial needs and giving by sharing personal anecdotes about rejecting high salaries to follow divine leading and distributing an abundance of eggs to those in genuine poverty. He emphasizes that believers should not make career or ministry decisions based on monetary gain but must rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance and inner peace. The narrative highlights the importance of stewardship, urging listeners to investigate where their donations go to ensure they reach the poor rather than supporting organizational overhead. Through stories of trusting God with church offerings and witnessing to roughnecks in logging towns, the message underscores that true success is measured by eternal impact on people rather than material wealth. Ultimately, the sermon encourages a life of faith where every encounter is viewed as a divine appointment to leave a spiritual legacy.

Christian Nationalism: An Impossible Human Pursuit. We are joined by James Spencer (President, D.L. Moody Center). Topics discussed include: Setting the Stage. The Cause. The Biblical Solution.