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00:41 What does it mean that false teachers could deceive even the elect in Matthew 24? 02:10 Should we have our young children lead prayer for the family? 03:56 Is there a hierarchy in the trinity? 07:55 Could you share your philosophy on voting? 12:20 Should parents go to their daughter's LGBTQ wedding? 15:59 Could you share your love for God's Word? 19:19 Are there different levels in heaven? 21:47 How do we know someone we are dating is saved? 26:04 Are there two baptism; one for salvation and one for spiritual gifts? 30:24 When we die do we go to heaven right away? 34:08 How do we know that the dreams we have are from God? 36:33 Is Lordship Salvation biblical? 43:59 What does it mean in Matthew 20:23 about the Apostles forgiving sins? 48:14 How do I deal with family members who are verbally abusive? 52:40 How should we interact with people in other churches about the sovereignty of God? 59:42 How do we reconcile God's sovereignty with prayer and evangelism?

The sermon explores the theme of divine revelation through general creation and specific Scripture, emphasizing that humanity has no excuse for rejecting God. By analyzing Romans 10 alongside Psalm 19 and historical Enlightenment philosophy, it contrasts the clarity of God's glory in nature with the human tendency to rely on reason over faith. The message highlights Israel's persistent disobedience despite abundant evidence of God's presence and extends this warning to modern secular ideologies that exclude the Creator. Ultimately, it affirms that salvation remains available through God's mercy and the Gospel, inviting believers to maintain good works and trust in His righteous judgment.

Many voices today claim to speak for God through new revelation, personal impressions, or powerful spiritual experiences. But Christians are not left to chase new words, shifting feelings, or unstable authorities. God has spoken finally, fully, and sufficiently in His Word. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture must remain supreme in the Christian life. When the authority of the Word of God is weakened, doctrine becomes unstable, discernment becomes unclear, and the church becomes vulnerable to deception. This episode considers the danger of placing personal experience, prophetic claims, or modern revelation alongside Scripture and calls Christians to test every teaching, experience, and claim by the Word of God. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

In this episode I share my personal journey into the Spanish Bible issue. After arriving on the mission field and using the Reina-Valera 1960, I began noticing differences between it and the King James Bible. Those discoveries led me into years of study regarding Bible preservation, translation philosophy, and the history of the Spanish Bible.

Dave Jenkins and Dawn Hill discuss the New Apostolic Reformation, prophetic culture, modern apostles and prophets, and the need for Christians to test everything according to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. This episode addresses claims of fresh revelation, apostolic authority, the Seven Mountain Mandate, worship, experience-driven spirituality, and offers gospel hope for those coming out of false teaching. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

The sermon contrasts the biblical new creation model with the dominant spiritual vision model influenced by Greek philosophy and Eastern mysticism. It argues for a literal interpretation of Revelation, emphasizing a future thousand-year reign of Christ and a physically restored earth rather than an abstract spiritual existence. The speaker highlights continuity between Old and New Testaments, asserting that God's plan includes the redemption of both spirit and matter. Key themes include the binding of Satan, the resurrection of believers, and the eternal state where God dwells directly with humanity in a purified creation. Ultimately, the message calls for adherence to Scripture over traditional theological constructs to understand the true nature of future hope.

How does God make Himself known to us? And how should we respond? In this children's message, we continue our study through the Baptist Catechism by exploring Questions 60–61 on the Third Commandment: *"You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain."* Children learn that because God is holy, we should honor everything that tells us about Him. Together we discover three ways God reveals Himself: * **His Name** — We honor God's name because it represents who He is. * **His Word** — The Bible teaches us who God is, and we should treat it with reverence and obey what it says. * **His People** — Christians bear God's name before the world, so our lives should reflect His character. Most importantly, children are reminded that none of us has perfectly honored God's name. But Jesus did. He perfectly obeyed His Father, perfectly honored God's name, and gave His life for those who have failed. Through faith in Christ, we receive forgiveness and the power to live for God's glory. **Core Truth:** *"Because God is holy, we honor everything that tells us about Him."* **Scripture References:** * Exodus 20:7 * Malachi 1:6 * Philippians 2:9–11 Harvest Liberty Lake Church Liberty Lake, Washington