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How should Christians answer difficult questions about the Bible and the Christian faith? Dave Jenkins explains how to respond with biblical conviction, careful listening, gentleness, and respect. Addressing suffering, biblical reliability, salvation through Christ alone, sexuality, church hypocrisy, and judgment, he offers practical guidance for defending the faith while keeping Christ and the gospel central. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

This sermon explores the relationship between Christian liberty and the command to flee from idolatry, using the example of Israel in the wilderness to illustrate the danger of taking spiritual freedom to an extreme. The central message emphasizes that true liberty is not the freedom to approach sin, but the freedom to run from it, grounded in the faithfulness of God who provides a way of escape from every temptation. The preacher defines idolatry broadly, including not only the worship of images but also the distortion of God's character, the worship of the true God in false ways, and the elevation of any created thing above God. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to examine their hearts for hidden idols and to respond with immediate repentance and a habitual practice of fleeing from sin. The sermon concludes with an appeal to trust in Christ as the only refuge, contrasting the pride of those who inch closer to the edge of sin with the wisdom of those who turn away in the light of God's Word.

This sermon challenges the modern cultural mantra of "my body, my choice" by asserting that Christian bodies are not owned by the individual but belong to God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6, the message outlines three theological indicatives: the Father will raise believers' bodies, believers are united to Christ as members of His body, and the Holy Spirit dwells within them as a temple. These truths counter both legalism and licentiousness, establishing that Christian liberty is defined by the purpose of glorifying God rather than personal autonomy. The sermon concludes with two imperatives: to flee from sexual immorality with urgency and to live every aspect of life in a manner that glorifies God, reflecting the reality that believers have been bought with a price.

This is a sermon on the 7th commandment "You shall not commit adultery"

Today's Sunday School examines the doctrine of federal headship and imputation as presented in the Second London Confession of Faith, specifically regarding the consequences of the Fall. It distinguishes between the natural relationship of descent from Adam and the covenantal appointment of Adam as the representative of all mankind, explaining how guilt is imputed and corrupted nature is conveyed through ordinary generation. Pastor Jason refutes the idea that sexual intimacy is inherently sinful by clarifying that original sin is transmitted through procreation without defiling the marriage bed, citing Hebrews 13:4. While emphasizing the depth of human depravity from conception to death, he concludes with the hope of deliverance found in Jesus Christ, who sets believers free from the dominion of the first Adam.

This sermon outlines twenty practical steps for believers to combat sexual temptation and pursue holiness, grounded in the exhortation of 1 Thessalonians 4. The central message emphasizes that victory over sin requires a foundational belief in the gospel, a close walk with Christ, and a recognition of sin's evil nature. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to engage in daily spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Scripture meditation, and honest confession. It further advises practical measures like maintaining marital intimacy, avoiding idleness, and establishing accountability structures within the church community. The sermon concludes with a call to humility and perseverance, reminding listeners that while they are prone to fall, they must never stop fighting for their spiritual purity.

This sermon examines the spiritual privileges of the nation of Israel, including their redemption, sustenance, and divine presence, to illustrate that spiritual privilege does not guarantee faithfulness. The central message warns believers against the sinful practices of lust, idolatry, fornication, and murmuring, which led to the judgment of the majority of the Exodus generation. By contrasting Israel's experiences with the completed work of Christ, the text emphasizes that believers are called to a higher standard of obedience and humility. The preacher urges the audience to view Scripture as a pattern for admonition, steering their lives by the light of God's Word rather than their own perceptions. Ultimately, the message calls for vigilance in the Christian race, urging believers to remain faithful and avoid the danger of becoming complacent or spiritually stagnant.

Jesus taught that marriage is a God-joined union of one man and one woman for life that nobody should separate, divorce is permitted in the case of sexual immorality and some believers are called to singleness for the sake of God's kingdom.