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The sermon examines the phrase "reformed and always reforming" by contrasting modern liberal interpretations with the original 17th-century intent of Jodocus Lodenstein, who argued that the church is always in need of being reformed according to the Word of God. Using Acts 2:42 as the primary text, the message outlines how the early church continued steadfastly in apostolic doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayers. The exposition highlights that true reformation involves expository, Christ-centered, and evangelistic teaching that leads to separation from error and a deepening of personal sanctification. The preacher emphasizes that this ongoing process of being reformed by Scripture is essential for individual believers to grow in grace and be conformed to the image of Christ, rather than merely adapting to cultural trends.

Doreen Virtue explains how Satan uses counterfeit spiritual experiences and false teaching to draw people away from the true gospel. She addresses the New Age emphasis on feelings, distortions of God's love, and deception concerning sin, judgment, and salvation. Pointing to Christ's sinless life, substitutionary death, and bodily resurrection, she urges listeners to repent, trust in Christ, and test spiritual claims by Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In Romans 1:17, Paul explains that the gospel reveals the righteousness of God, received by faith in Jesus Christ. Dave Jenkins examines justification by faith alone, Christ's imputed righteousness, and the Old Testament foundation of Paul's teaching. This sermon shows why Christian assurance rests on Christ's perfect righteousness and how believers continue living by faith through suffering, temptation, and weakness. For more from Romans please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/category/sermons/romans-the-gospel-that-changes-everything/

In this concluding message of Charity and Its Fruits, Jonathan Edwards lifts our eyes from the conflicts and imperfections of this present world to reveal heaven as the absolute perfection and ultimate destination of divine love. Long hidden from print until its nineteenth-century discovery, "Sermon XVI: Heaven a World of Love" presents a radiant vision where God serves as the infinite, unhindered fountain of grace, and the redeemed—completely freed from sin, pride, and envy—exist in unbroken, mutual harmony. Having traced how the Prince of Peace forgives our great guilt, hears our fragile prayers, and reigns supreme over every enemy, Edwards shows us that earthly life is fundamentally a school of grace designed to mold bruised reeds into "lamb-like, dove-like" followers fitted for an eternity of ever-increasing love.

The early creeds helped the church clarify biblical truth, defend against false teaching, and preserve sound doctrine. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how these statements connect believers to the historic Christian faith while remaining subject to Scripture. Drawing on Jude 3 and 2 Timothy 1:13–14, this episode encourages Christians to guard sound doctrine and use faithful summaries of the faith to deepen their understanding of God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

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Listen-in to today's This Day In The Word radio teaching broadcast, "Obedience to What?" and let's see what God's Word has to say.

Church history gives Christians perspective on God's work through the centuries. Dave Jenkins explains how believers can learn from faithful Christians, recognize recurring errors, and rejoice in the Lord's faithfulness to his church. The same God who sustained his people in the past remains faithful today. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The devotional explores the biblical command to cast burdens upon the Lord, emphasizing that this act requires genuine faith and the release of personal control. It distinguishes between merely throwing a worry to God and truly letting go, noting that carrying loads not designed for human endurance leads to spiritual and physical exhaustion. The message highlights that God's care is active and that He sustains the righteous, even when outcomes differ from human expectations. Through a personal testimony of a missed career opportunity that led to a greater spiritual purpose, the text illustrates how God's timing and plan often surpass individual desires. The core intent is to encourage believers to trust God's ability and wisdom, replacing anxiety with reliance on His perfect will.