Who is God really, and does the God we believe in match the God revealed in Scripture? In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines the doctrine of God's immutability in light of the 2025 State of Theology findings. While many affirm that God is unchanging, widespread confusion remains about what that truly means. This episode addresses two influential but unbiblical views—open theism and process theology—and explains why they undermine God's sovereignty, knowledge, promises, and the certainty of salvation. Drawing directly from Scripture, this teaching shows that God does not learn, adapt, or evolve, but is eternally perfect, faithful, and sovereign. A changing god cannot save, but the unchanging God of the Bible is our sure refuge, anchor, and hope in Christ. Key passages include Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 46:9–10, Psalm 102:25–27, Hebrews 13:8, and James 1:17. For more from Contending for the Word please our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

A growing number of evangelicals are denying the full deity of Jesus Christ. This is not a secondary issue—it is a gospel issue. In this episode of The Weekly Watch, a segment of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines alarming findings from the State of Theology surveys that reveal a decade-long drift away from the biblical confession of Christ's full deity. Modern forms of Arianism present Jesus as merely a great teacher or a created being rather than eternal God. Scripture, however, is clear: Jesus is uncreated, co-equal with the Father, and fully God. If Christ is not God, He cannot save. This episode calls the church to recover biblical Christology through faithful preaching, Trinitarian teaching, and doctrinal discipleship grounded in God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

The State of Theology survey reveals staggering confusion within the church—confusion about sin, Jesus, salvation, the Trinity, and the authority of Scripture. This episode examines why neglecting sound doctrine always carries a cost and why biblical clarity is kindness. Dave explains the consequences of doctrinal drift, how false gospels multiply, why holiness becomes negotiable, and how confusion spreads when the church minimizes biblical teaching. He also lays out a biblical path forward rooted in expositional preaching, the fear of the Lord, the centrality of Christ, and the call to contend for the faith. May this episode encourage you to hold fast to the truth and stand firm in a confused age. For more from Contending for the Word podcast please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

In this episode of the Weekly Watch, we address one of the most alarming trends revealed in the latest State of Theology survey: 53% of evangelicals now say the Bible is not literally true. This is not a minor drift — it is a complete collapse of our foundation. Dave Jenkins walks through why so many professing Christians no longer trust the Scriptures, how decades of shallow teaching and therapeutic Christianity have contributed to biblical illiteracy, and why the church must return to a deep confidence in the truthfulness and authority of the Word of God. We consider: • How the modern church moved from expositional teaching to motivational talks. • Why biblical illiteracy is a spiritual crisis. • What Scripture says about Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16–17, Psalm 19:7, John 17:17, Matthew 4:4). • How false teaching flourishes when confidence in the Bible collapses. • Why revival begins with returning to the Word of God. The Bible is true, trustworthy, infallible, and sufficient. If the church is going to stand firm in a confused age, we must once again treasure, trust, and teach the Word of the living God. Scripture Alone. Christ Alone. Truth Without Apology. Stand firm in the Word. Keep contending for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Many Christians today believe yoga is harmless just stretching, breathing, or a way to relieve stress. But yoga is not spiritually neutral. Its poses, philosophy, and origins are rooted in Hindu worship, idolatry, and counterfeit spirituality. When believers adopt these practices, they often open the door to confusion, deception, and spiritual warfare. In this important episode, Dave Jenkins is joined by Doreen Virtue to examine what yoga truly is, why it cannot be separated from its pagan roots, and how Christians can respond with biblical discernment. Doreen shares from her own 20-plus years inside the New Age movement, her testimony of coming out of deception, and her new book Yoga and Spiritual Warfare. Together they discuss: • The State of Theology findings and the rise of universalism. • Why "holy yoga," "Christian yoga," and "praise moves" cannot redeem pagan worship. • The spiritual meaning behind yoga poses, chanting, and meditation. • Why stretching is good, but yoga is not neutral. • How the gospel delivers us from deception into truth. • Why biblical discernment is an act of love for God and neighbor. This episode calls believers to test every practice by Scripture and to cling to Christ, the only Way, Truth, and Life. Scripture References: Romans 6–8, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Romans 1:25, Exodus 20, Jude 3, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 10:5. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/ For more from Contending for the Word please visit:

Today's Weekly Watch brings biblical clarity to spiritual warfare in a culture filled with counterfeit spirituality, occult practices, mystical deception, secularism, and confusion about spiritual authority. Dave Jenkins walks through Ephesians 6:10–20, the classic, historic, biblical understanding of warfare, the Puritans' insights into Satan's schemes, and Jesus' model of resisting temptation in Matthew 4:1–11. Christians are not left defenseless. God equips His people with His Word, His Spirit, His promises, His presence, and His armor. Believers fight not for victory but from Christ's victory. This episode helps you understand how to stand firm in the truth and walk in biblical discernment in an age of deception. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins welcomes Doreen Virtue to discuss the Armor of God from Ephesians 6 and what true biblical spiritual warfare really is. Together they expose the errors of modern deliverance ministries, explain why Christians cannot be demon-possessed, and emphasize the believer's security in Christ. This conversation calls believers to stand firm in the sufficiency of Scripture, depend on God's grace, and put on the whole armor of God through faith, prayer, and obedience. Whether you are a pastor, layperson, or someone coming out of deception, this episode will encourage you to rest in Christ's finished work and walk in His strength. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

In this episode of The Weekly Watch, part of the Contending for the Word podcast, Dave Jenkins examines how Satan disguises himself as an angel of light and how false spiritual "light" leads people away from the Christ revealed in Scripture. Many modern messages sound compassionate and enlightened, but at their core, they deny the sufficiency and authority of God's Word. From 2 Corinthians 11:13–15, we learn that deception doesn't always look dark it often appears bright, gentle, and persuasive. Dave explains how to discern false light in the New Age, in counterfeit "prophetic" movements, and even within the visible church. True light, he reminds us, humbles sinners, exposes sin, magnifies Christ, and aligns us with the Word of God. Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 11:13–15; Genesis 3; John 8:12; Ephesians 5:8–11; Romans 13:12; Ephesians 6:10–18; 1 John 4:1 Theme: Standing firm in biblical truth, testing the spirits, and walking in the light of Christ. Summary: Satan's deceptions don't come with horns and darkness they come disguised as light. This episode calls Christians to test everything by Scripture, reject spiritual counterfeits, and stand firm in the true light of Christ. For more from Contending for the word please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Today on Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins is joined by Doreen Virtue to discuss Counterfeits vs Christ: New Age to Jesus. In this conversation, Doreen shares her journey from New Age deception to saving faith in Christ, exposing the subtle dangers of counterfeit spirituality and showing how God's Word brings true light and freedom. Together, they unpack topics like manifestation, Reiki, emotional "vibes," yoga, and false peace—contrasting them with biblical truth, discernment, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Key Scriptures: John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 10:21, Psalm 119:105, Romans 3:23, Deuteronomy 18:10–12. Listen and be encouraged to stand firm in the truth of God's Word, test all things, and hold fast to what is good. 👉 More at servantsofgrace.org

In this week's Weekly Watch from Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses a critical issue shaping much of modern Christianity: emotionalism, the tendency to elevate feelings above the unchanging truth of Scripture. The Bible teaches that emotions are a good gift from God, yet they make terrible masters. When emotions sit on the throne of our hearts, they distort our view of God, cloud discernment, and pull us away from biblical truth. But when submitted to Scripture, emotions become instruments of worship rather than sources of confusion. Through passages like Jeremiah 17:9, 2 Timothy 4:3–4, Psalm 42, John 17:17, and John 4:24, Dave explains how the Word of God renews our minds, shapes our affections, and anchors our discernment in Christ instead of in fluctuating feelings. This episode will help you: • Understand the difference between biblical emotion and destructive emotionalism • Test your feelings by the Word of God • Engage both heart and mind in worship • Pursue spiritual maturity rather than spiritual highs • Stand firm in the truth when emotions fluctuate If this episode encourages you, please share it with others. You can find more biblical resources at Servants of Grace and subscribe to the podcast or YouTube channel to stay updated each week. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/