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Men and women possess equal dignity, value, and standing before God, but biblical equality does not require identical roles within the church. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the nature of pastoral ministry and why complementarian Christians believe Scripture reserves the office of pastor or elder for biblically qualified men. He also celebrates the essential ministry of faithful women and considers how Christians can discuss this important subject with biblical clarity, Christlike compassion, and firm conviction. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

What if Christians stopped thinking like spiritual refugees and began thinking like heirs? Scripture offers a dramatically different vision of responsibility, mission, obedience, and hope.

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 186 Standing with a Battle Tested Faith: Intro Ephesians 6:10-16 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #growth #struggle

Christians have been forgiven and transformed through faith in Jesus Christ, but they have not yet been perfected. Temptation, weakness, and remaining sin continue to affect believers throughout the Christian life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how Christ has broken sin's dominion, why the flesh continues to oppose the Holy Spirit, and why the believer's struggle against sin does not mean salvation has failed. Christians can fight sin with confidence because sanctification is underway, God's grace is sufficient, and glorification is coming. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

What did Jesus mean when He said, "When you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door"—while only a few verses later saying that no one knows the day or hour? In this in-depth expository sermon on Mark 13:28–31, we examine Jesus' parable of the fig tree and the meaning of His statement that His coming is "near." What does "near" actually mean? Can Christians know when Christ will return? What is the significance of the fig tree, summer, harvest, judgment, and the phrase "this generation will certainly not pass away"? Rather than trying to calculate the date of Christ's return, Jesus calls His followers to something deeper: certainty, readiness, encouragement, and confidence in His word If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real 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