On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the history behind decreeing and declaring, examining biblical passages used to support decreeing and declaring, why decreeing and declaring is unbiblical, among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Defining decreeing and declaring • The history behind decreeing and declaring. • Examining verses used to support decreeing and declaring. • Why decreeing and declaring is unbiblical. • Examples of decreeing and declaring. Resources Mentioned in Episode Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland and the Dangers of Word of Faith On Our Understanding of Suffering https://servantsofgrace.org/benny-hinn-kenneth-copeland-and-the-dangers-of-word-of-faith-on-our-understanding-of-suffering/ Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with David Steele about how reading good Christian books can help Christians grow in discernment, discipline, and humility, a plan to overcome barriers to reading, along with his new book, A Christian Reading Manifesto: A New Resurgence of Learning. What you'll hear in this episode • How reading can help Christians prepare for and face suffering. • How reading good Christian books can help Christians grow in discernment. • How reading helps Christians grow in humility. • How reading helps Christians grow in discipline. • Some barriers to people reading and how they can overcome these barriers. • Advice to someone just starting out reading good Christian books. About the Author Dr. David Steele has been in pastoral ministry since 1991. He holds BS and MA degrees from Multnomah University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary and a D. Min from Bakke Graduate University. Following graduation from Multnomah Universit. At Christ Fellowship he leads the staff, serves as the Pastor for preaching and vision casting, and oversees Veritas (adult theological education) and Iron Men (men's leadership development). Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how God's Word equips Christians for trials and tests, and five biblical truths about suffering for every Christian. What you'll hear in this episode • How God's Word equips Christians for trials and tests. • Five important biblical truths about suffering for every Christian. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how God’s Word equips Christians for trials and tests, and five biblical truths about suffering for every Christian.What You'll Hear on This EpisodeHow God’s Word equips Christians for trials and tests.Five important biblical truths about suffering for every Christian.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jonny Ardavanis about the character of God and practical strategies to address our struggles with anxiety, discouragement, depression, and more, along with his new book, Considers the Lillies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God (Zondervan, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • The most effective antidote to worry, fear, and anxiety. • How focusing on God's character is effective and practical. • How the Lord responds to our suffering and why His fatherhood is vital for dealing with anxiety and worry. About the Author Jonny Ardavanis is the lead pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and the founder and president of Dial In Ministries, a ministry that provides biblical resourcing for the next generation. Jonny formerly served as both a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and as a dean at The Master's University. Jonny is passionate that people come to know and love Jesus Christ as they pursue a deeper understanding of His Word. Jonny lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Caity Jean, and their two daughters. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the history of the Word of Faith movement, the characteristics and theology of this movement, along with how the biblical worldview and the teaching of Scripture helps us understand suffering through a variety of ways through the lens of faith. What you'll hear in this episode • The history of the Word of Faith Movement. • The characteristics of the Word of Faith Movement. • The teaching and theology of the Word of Faith movement. • Exposing the theology of Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland. • The New Age and the Word of Faith. • How the biblical worldview counters the Word of Faith Movement. • How Scripture helps us to understand suffering through a variety of ways through the lens of faith. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the history of the Word of Faith movement, the characteristics and theology of this movement, along with how the biblical worldview and the teaching of Scripture helps us understand suffering through a variety of ways through the lens of faith.What you'll hear in this episodeThe history of the Word of Faith Movement.The characteristics of the Word of Faith Movement.The teaching and theology of the Word of Faith movement.Exposing the theology of Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland.The New Age and the Word of Faith.How the biblical worldview counters the Word of Faith Movement.How Scripture helps us to understand suffering through a variety of ways through the lens of faith.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jacob Tanner about how Christians can prepare for and face suffering, how the Puritans help Christians today with preparing for and facing suffering, along with his new book, Wait and Hope: Puritan Wisdom for Joyful Suffering (RHB, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • How Christians can prepare for and face suffering. • How the Puritans help Christians today with preparing for and facing suffering. About Our Guest Jacob Tanner is pastor of Christ Keystone Church, a Reformed Baptist church plant in Central Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and two sons and is the author of Union with Christ: The Joy of the Christian's Assurance in the Doctrines of Grace. Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how and why false teaching affects our understanding of biblical truth and suffering, along with how the Bible's teaching on biblical doctrine affects our understanding of suffering, among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • False teaching can have a negative impact on people's understanding of suffering • Testing false doctrine with the Word of God. • The importance of knowing the Word. • How false doctrine affects our understanding of suffering. • How biblical doctrine affects our understanding of suffering. • The Bible's teaching on how to deal with and addressing false teachers and doctrine. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave and Sarah discuss the means of grace and the Christian, why Christians need the personal and corporate means of grace, and how the means of grace help us prepare for and face suffering. What you'll hear in this episode • The means of grace and the Christian. • Why Christians need the personal and corporate means of grace. • How the means of grace help us prepare for and face suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!