Salvation is God's work from beginning to end. Dave Jenkins explains the biblical teaching of grace alone and calls believers to rest in Christ with humility, gratitude, and worship. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

False teaching does not always openly deny the gospel. It can sound biblical while quietly distorting the truth of God's Word. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines Acts 17:11 and the example of the Bereans, who eagerly received teaching while searching the Scriptures to test what they heard. Biblical discernment is neither cynical nor gullible. It is the loving and necessary practice of measuring every spiritual claim by God's sufficient and authoritative Word. Christians are called to know Scripture deeply, evaluate teaching carefully, and remain connected to a biblically faithful local church. The best defense against false teaching is not becoming an expert in every error. It is becoming so grounded in the true gospel of Jesus Christ that error is recognized when it appears. For more from Anchored in the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

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This episode addresses publicly reported allegations connected to Gor Davyy, 5F Church, and Katherine Krick. It calls Christians to take reports of abuse seriously, reject spiritual manipulation, and test every teaching and claimed spiritual authority by Scripture. The episode also presents the gospel of Jesus Christ and urges listeners to seek a faithful local church led by biblically qualified elders. Content advisory: This episode discusses reported sexual-abuse allegations and spiritual abuse. For more from Dawn Hill, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

Justification is one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains that justification is God's legal declaration that a sinner is righteous in His sight because of the righteousness of Christ, received through faith alone. Believers are not accepted by God through personal merit, religious effort, or moral improvement. Christ obeyed where sinners failed, bore the penalty for sin, and His righteousness is credited to all who trust in Him. This truth gives believers peace with God and lasting assurance. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Isaiah 11 points to Jesus Christ, the Righteous Branch from the line of David. Dave Jenkins explains how this Spirit-anointed King rules with perfect justice, gathers His people from the nations, and will bring peace and restoration to all creation. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

This devotional explores the Heidelberg Catechism's teaching on who is eligible to partake in the Lord's Supper, emphasizing that only those with a repentant and contrite heart may approach the table. The message contrasts self-righteousness with genuine humility, citing Scripture to illustrate that God justifies sinners who acknowledge their need for mercy rather than relying on their own merit. It highlights the theological foundation of forgiveness, noting that because Christ's sacrifice was once for all, God is faithful and just to cleanse believers who confess their sins. The sermon warns against unworthy participation, urging listeners to examine themselves and hunger for the righteousness of Christ alone. Ultimately, it calls the audience to embrace the comfort of complete forgiveness through faith in Jesus' finished work.

This sermon explores the historical destruction of Solomon's Temple and the subsequent Second Temple to illustrate God's unwavering faithfulness amidst human failure and idolatry. By examining how God used pagan kings to build a glorious structure that was ultimately rejected by His people, the message highlights the transition from physical buildings to the spiritual reality of the Church as the new temple. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus Christ fulfills the prophecy of greater glory by becoming the true dwelling place of God among humanity. Through personal testimonies, the text demonstrates how believers now serve as living stones, carrying the Holy Spirit and reflecting divine glory in their daily lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to allow Christ to cleanse their inner sanctuaries from idolatry and to glorify God through their bodies and spirits.

Christ is the only one who can actually do the saving! Has he led you to him and healed your blindness?

Faithful pastoral leadership is not built on celebrity, personality, or platform. Dave Jenkins explains the biblical calling of pastors and elders to feed, protect, serve, and lead Christ's flock with humility. This episode considers why the church needs shepherds who exalt Christ and remain faithful to God's Word. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/