Contending for the Word Q&A

Every Christian knows the ongoing battle with sin the pull of indwelling sin, repeated temptations, and the discouragement that follows failure. Yet Scripture does not leave believers without hope or direction. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Christians fight sin biblically by grounding their lives in who they are in Christ, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, and using the means of grace God has provided. Drawing from Romans 6 and 8, Colossians 3, Ephesians 4, Galatians 5, and other passages, this episode walks through what it means to put sin to death, walk by the Spirit, and fix our eyes on Jesus. Christians do not fight for victory, but from victory. Because Christ has already conquered sin, believers can walk forward in obedience with confidence, humility, and hope as God continues His sanctifying work in them. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In this Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins explains what sanctification is and why it matters for every believer. Sanctification is the lifelong work of God making His people more like Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Word. Dave walks through key Scriptures—Philippians 2, John 17, Galatians 5—and shows how sanctification affects our desires, decisions, habits, and daily obedience. A clear, pastoral, and practical look at biblical holiness. 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/

Many Christians love hearing sermons, podcasts, and biblical teaching—yet Scripture warns that hearing without obedience leads to self-deception. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through James 1:22–25 and explains what it means to be a doer of the Word: • receiving God's Word with humility • examining ourselves honestly • practicing obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit • living out an active, vibrant faith in everyday life The blessed life is not in merely hearing God's Word but in living it. For more biblical resources, visit Contending for the Word Q&A at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Many Christians struggle to delight in God's Word when life feels overwhelming or when their hearts feel cold or distracted. In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins explains how delight in Scripture grows through simple, daily faithfulness, prayerful dependence, and steady meditation on God's truth. Drawing from Psalm 1 and Psalm 119, this episode shows that delight is not rooted in emotion, but in knowing the God who meets His people in His Word—even in seasons of weakness. You'll learn how to build simple rhythms of daily reading, pray for renewed affection, meditate slowly, and trust that God revives weary hearts through His Word. If you need encouragement to stay rooted in Scripture during busy or dry seasons, this episode will help strengthen your focus and renew your hope in the sufficiency of God's grace. Visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/ for more from Contending for the Word Q&A.

Every false religion and every major theological error begins the same way, by adding to or taking away from the Word of God. From the Garden of Eden to the final warning in Revelation, Scripture is clear, God's Word must not be altered. In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins explains why this warning matters, how altering Scripture challenges God's authority, and why the sufficiency of God's final revelation in Christ protects Christians from deception. Dave walks through key passages such as Deuteronomy 4, Revelation 22, 2 Timothy 3, Psalm 19, Genesis 3, and Hebrews 1 to show why the Bible is complete, perfect, and binding for every believer. This episode will help you stand firm on the sufficiency and finality of Scripture, test every teaching by the Word of God, reject modern claims of new revelation, and grow in discernment in a confused age. Scripture: Deuteronomy 4; Revelation 22:18–19; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Genesis 3; Psalm 19:7; Hebrews 1:1–3; Jude 3 Find more biblical resources at: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Dave Jenkins explains how biblical discernment is formed through the Word of God, prayer, testing all things by Scripture, walking with mature believers, and faithfully practicing obedience. True discernment is not suspicion or cynicism, but spiritual maturity shaped by God's Word and strengthened through faithful obedience. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Biblical Conviction vs. Personal Opinion What does Scripture command — and what does it leave to wisdom? In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through Romans 14, Acts 5:29, 1 Corinthians 9:22, and more to help believers distinguish between convictions rooted in God's Word and opinions shaped by personal preference. A needed reminder for Christians seeking clarity, charity, and courage. For more Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In every generation, the church has faced challenges to the authority of Scripture. Tradition, human reason, personal experience, and cultural pressure all compete for influence—but only God's Word is God-breathed, inerrant, infallible, and fully sufficient. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/ In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture alone stands as the final authority for the Christian life. Drawing from passages like 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Psalm 19:7, Matthew 22:29, John 5:39, and Acts 17:11, Dave shows how Scripture guards us from error, grounds us in truth, and leads us to Christ Himself. If this episode encourages you, please share it with someone who needs to stand firm on the unchanging Word of God. For more biblical teaching, visit servantsofgrace.org.

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what it truly means to have a biblical worldview. Every person interprets life through a lens, but Christians must build their worldview on the truth of Scripture not cultural trends, emotions, or public opinion. Dave walks through key biblical foundations including creation (Genesis 1:1), Christ's supremacy (Colossians 1:17), the authority of Scripture (Psalm 119:105), and the call to transformed living (Romans 12:2). A biblical worldview shapes how believers think, love, act, and engage a fallen world with both conviction and grace. Listen and be encouraged to stand firm on the Word of God in every area of life. 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/

As we begin 2026, many Christians commit to more Bible reading, prayer, and service. These are good and necessary priorities, but one essential area is often overlooked: sound doctrine. In this first episode of Contending for the Word Q&A for the new year, Dave Jenkins explains why healthy, biblical teaching is vital for spiritual growth, holiness, and discernment. Drawing from passages such as 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Titus 2, and 2 Timothy 4:3–4, this episode shows how Scripture shapes the mind, steadies the heart, protects believers from deception, and consistently points us to Christ. This episode offers a clear, biblical call to begin the year grounded in God's unchanging truth, reminding us that spiritual maturity is built on sound doctrine, not shifting feelings or cultural trends. Find more resources at: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/