Dave Jenkins examines the danger of allowing feelings, private impressions, mystical encounters, or emotional intensity to function as spiritual authority. Christians are called to test every claim by the sufficient and final authority of God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Dave Jenkins explains the biblical doctrine of salvation: God's gracious work of rescuing sinners from sin and judgment through Jesus Christ alone. This episode considers humanity's need because of sin, Christ's finished work, salvation by grace through faith, and the new life believers receive in Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon argues that abortion constitutes murder, violating the biblical commandment 'You shall not kill' found in Exodus 20:13. The speaker asserts that human life begins at conception, making the unborn child a full human being made in God's image with inherent dignity. By contrasting divine truth with secular humanism and historical atrocities, the text condemns the cultural normalization of abortion as a grave sin against God's sovereignty over life. The message calls for repentance from this sin and urges listeners to trust in Christ for salvation while praying for an end to the practice. Ultimately, it emphasizes that preserving life honors God and that judgment awaits those who reject His moral law.

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This devotional explores the Heidelberg Catechism's teaching on the Lord's Supper, clarifying that believers partake in Christ's body and blood spiritually rather than physically. It emphasizes that true faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, unites the believer with Christ, making his sacrifice personally effective for salvation. The sermon uses the analogy of marriage to illustrate that just as vows require consummation, knowledge of Christ requires a vital, spiritual union through faith. This participation provides assurance that Christ's righteousness is imputed to the believer, contrasting this truth with mere intellectual assent or physical ritualism. Ultimately, the sacrament serves as a tangible pledge of the invisible reality of salvation and eternal life found only in Christ.

Dave Jenkins continues the Romans series by considering Paul's thanksgiving for the believers in Rome, his continual prayers for them, his desire to strengthen them, and the mutual encouragement found in the body of Christ. Romans 1:8–12 shows that gospel-shaped ministry is marked by thanksgiving, prayerful dependence, faithful strengthening, and shared faith in Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 6 reveals the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, God's gracious provision of cleansing, and the call to faithful service. Dave Jenkins explains how Isaiah's vision points directly to Jesus Christ, whose atoning work removes the guilt of sinners and sends His people to serve Him faithfully. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

This Bible study continues the study of Stephen's defense before the Sanhedrin by analyzing his historical argument regarding God's pattern of sending deliverers who are rejected by His people. The speaker traces this pattern through the lives of Joseph and Moses, highlighting how both men were initially dismissed by Israel despite being chosen by God for their salvation. By examining Moses' early life in Egypt, his flight to the wilderness, and his commission at the burning bush, the transcript illustrates that the Jewish leadership has consistently opposed those sent to rescue them. The central message connects this historical rejection to the current audience's rejection of Jesus Christ, identifying Him as the ultimate Deliverer. The preacher urges listeners to cease relying on their own righteousness and instead place their complete trust in Jesus for salvation.

What does it mean to keep Christ at the center? Dave Jenkins explains why Christianity is not centered on morality, religion, human effort, or theology as mere information, but on the person and finished work of Jesus Christ. This episode calls believers to find salvation, hope, stability, worship, and daily direction in Christ alone. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/