Contending for the Word Q&A

In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Doreen Virtue exposes the hidden ways New Age ideas quietly enter the church. Drawing from her own background in the New Age and grounding the discussion in Scripture, she explains why so many Christians are pulled toward practices that promise peace, healing, and spiritual depth but ultimately lead away from Christ. Doreen walks through how emotional experiences, trauma, cultural pressure, false teachers, and biblical-sounding language make New Age deception seem harmless—even spiritual. Yet God calls His people to discernment, holiness, and truth. Learn how to recognize these counterfeits, guard your heart, and stay anchored in God's Word. For more episodes, visit: servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Doreen Virtue joins Contending for the Word Q&A to answer a crucial question: How does the New Age redefine Jesus, and why is this spiritually dangerous? Drawing from her own testimony out of New Thought and the New Age, she explains how these systems present a counterfeit Jesus, reject repentance, distort the gospel, and twist Scripture to support manifestation and so-called "positive thinking." Using biblical clarity and 1 John 4:1–3, this episode calls Christians back to the real Jesus revealed in Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins answers an essential question for every Christian: Why is biblical discernment necessary in every generation? From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture warns believers about deception, false teaching, and cultural pressure. Discernment is not a gift for a select few, but a responsibility for every follower of Christ who loves God's Word. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Satan's strategy has never changed • How false teachers multiply and mislead • Why culture shifts but Scripture remains unchanging • How discernment protects the church from drifting • Practical ways believers can grow in discernment through Scripture, prayer, and humble obedience Key Scriptures: Hebrews 5:14, 1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Genesis 3:1, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:14, Jude 1:3 If this episode encourages you, please share it with a friend. For more biblical teaching and resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org May the Lord strengthen you to stand firm in His truth with wisdom, clarity, and grace. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is one of the fastest-growing movements influencing the modern church, claiming restored apostles and prophets, new revelation from God, and a mandate to take dominion over cultural "mountains." While its language sounds spiritual and familiar, its teachings strike at the heart of biblical authority. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what the NAR is, how it developed, what it teaches, and why it contradicts the completed and sufficient Word of God. Dave walks through: • How the NAR redefines apostolic authority • The elevation of modern prophecy to Scripture-like status • The dangers of "new revelation" claims • Dominionism and Seven Mountain theology • Why Scripture alone is final, complete, and authoritative • How Christians can stay anchored in God's unchanging truth The NAR is not a new move of the Spirit—it is an old deception wrapped in new language. God has already given His church a sure foundation in Christ and His apostles, and His Word remains fully sufficient for life and godliness. For more biblical resources, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

False teachers twist the Word of God, mix truth with error, and lead people away from Christ. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical marks of a false teacher and why discernment is essential for spiritual maturity. Drawing from Matthew 7, Galatians 1, Jude 4, and more, this teaching will help you evaluate doctrine, character, and fruit through the lens of God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In recent years, the Eastern Orthodox Church has experienced a notable rise in popularity, particularly among young men seeking tradition, stability, and historical rootedness. But growth and appeal do not determine truth. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Samuel Farag offers a biblical evaluation of Eastern Orthodoxy by examining its official teachings in light of Scripture. This message addresses key doctrines such as icon veneration, Marian devotion, justification, and the authority and sufficiency of God's Word. Using Scripture as the final and sufficient standard, this episode asks whether the gospel proclaimed by Eastern Orthodoxy aligns with salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone—or whether it represents another gospel altogether. This teaching is a call to discernment, fidelity to Scripture, and confidence in the finished work of Jesus Christ. For more Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Legalism seeks to earn God's acceptance through performance. Biblical holiness flows from grace, gratitude, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how believers can pursue genuine holiness without drifting into self-righteousness or man-made rules. Scripture reminds us that obedience is the fruit of salvation—not the cause of it. Ground your obedience in the gospel, walk by the Spirit, and cultivate Christlike humility as you grow in holiness that glorifies Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Daily repentance is not a mark of failure—it is a gift of grace and evidence of God's work in the believer's life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians must repent daily, how repentance restores fellowship with God, guards the heart, produces humility, and keeps us growing in Christlikeness. A biblical, pastoral call to walk in ongoing repentance with joy and confidence in the finished work of Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Christians are not promised a trial-free life. God uses suffering to refine His people and deepen our dependence on Christ. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how believers persevere faithfully by trusting God's sovereignty, remembering His promises, praying with confidence, and fixing their eyes on Jesus. Stand firm—Christ is your anchor. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Walking by the Spirit is essential to the Christian life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the daily battle between the flesh and the Spirit, how Christians rely on God's power rather than self-effort, and why true growth comes through the Word, repentance, and the Spirit's ongoing work. A clear, practical, and hope-filled look at Galatians 5. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/