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Sound doctrine is for every Christian. Dave Jenkins explains how biblical truth shapes godly living, strengthens discernment, deepens worship, and helps believers stand firm in the hope of God's promises. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-30-2026) 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 a future show. Topics Include: Matt Announces an Upcoming Debate This Saturday/A Discussion on The Biblical Position of Human Free Will and How That Relates to Salvation/Glorifying God/The Gospel/ Will Committing Suicide Send a Christian to Hell?/ Matt Discusses When and How God "Cancelled" our Sin Debt/The Meaning of Biblical Justification/ September 30, 2026

Paul was a Jew who lived most of his life in a Greek environment. He became a Christian on the Damascus Road. What can we say were the main influences on his theology? First there was his Greaco-Roman environment. We find in his writings examples of the Greek games, common adoptive procedures, the contemporary practice in releasing slaves – all used to illustrate spiritual truths. There are some forms of speech, concepts from Stoicism, the Mystery Religions, Gnosticism in the surface of Paul's thought but its "subsoil" was from his Jewish heritage. Yet there was only one key which lay at the foundation of all his writings i.e., Damascus. It was his conversion, his Damascus road experience which lies at the root of everything. Also his subsequent contacts with the churches in Jerusalem and Judaea, what he received from them, plus all the God revealed to him during those years in Arabia, (Gal. 1:15-17). These were all influences in his theological background.

While the passive aspect of David's faith was demonstrated by his godly countenance, the active aspect of his faith was proven by action and his zealousness for God's honor and glory. And perhaps no better example is given in David's life than his victory over Goliath. First, it serves as a theological apologetic against the defiance of God, silencing the 'obstreperous mouths' of the enemy. But also, David's devotion to God and His glory is a relatable model for the Christian. For while the Christian may fail (as David did), our hope and ultimate victory are secured not by human effort but by the divine warrior who crushed the head of the serpent and grants us a part of his eternal glorious kingdom.

David laments Saul and Jonathan, honoring their lives and mourning the loss of his beloved friend. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-17-27-grieve-with-resurrection-hope

We Stood Through It So You Can Thrive Paul had poured himself into the believers at Thessalonica. He had taught them, encouraged them, and laboured for their faith. But when affliction came and the tempter pressed them, Paul was deeply concerned that all that labour might be in vain. "For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain." 1 Thessalonians 3:5 KJB Timothy returned with good news. Their faith had held. Their charity remained. They had not quit. That report brought Paul to one of the strongest statements in the passage: "For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord." 1 Thessalonians 3:8 KJB The Christian life is not a call to quit when the pressure comes. Others have prayed for you, taught you, invested in you, stood beside you, and laboured for your faith. The tempter would love to make that labour appear wasted. But the answer is to stand fast in the Lord. We stood through it so you can thrive. Join Pastor Ed Decker at Arnold Baptist Tabernacle for this message from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8: "We Worked Too Hard for YOU to Quit Now!"