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The Reformation still matters because the church must remain under God's Word and sinners still need the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dave Jenkins concludes Theology in a Confused World by examining biblical authority, justification by faith alone, and the Five Solas. He explains how Christians can recognize competing authorities, test their traditions and assumptions by Scripture, rest in Christ's finished work, and pursue humble obedience in the local church. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

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/

Theological error often uses familiar Christian language while changing its biblical meaning. Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can recognize theological drift, test teaching by Scripture, and remain grounded in the gospel. Learn why context, sound doctrine, humility, and a faithful local church are essential to growing in biblical discernment and speaking the truth in love. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Artificial intelligence can assist research, editing, and administrative work, but it cannot replace biblical authority, spiritual wisdom, or personal responsibility. Dave Jenkins examines research versus composition, source verification, confidentiality, authorship, and the dangers of dependence. He also explains why pastors must retain the work of studying Scripture, developing sermons, and shepherding their congregations. Learn to use AI thoughtfully and honestly under the authority of God's Word. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can trust God's Word when their feelings tell them something different. Drawing from Psalm 42 and Romans 8:1, he addresses fear, guilt, shame, temptation, and suffering; distinguishes conviction from condemnation; and explains how the Holy Spirit renews our affections. Dave also shares personal encouragement about grief, caregiving, rest, and receiving help from the local church. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Dave Jenkins explains the clarity of Scripture and why ordinary Christians can understand God's Word with confidence and humility. He discusses difficult passages, reading in context, the Holy Spirit's work of illumination, and the role of faithful pastors and study resources. Learn practical habits for interpreting Scripture carefully, applying it faithfully, and growing in the knowledge of Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

God's Word makes us wise for salvation through faith in Christ and equips us for godliness and faithful obedience. Dave Jenkins explains the sufficiency of Scripture, how Christians make wise decisions, and why impressions and claims such as "God told me" cannot carry divine authority. He also examines the Holy Spirit's work through Scripture, God's promises in suffering, and the importance of faithful preaching and compassionate pastoral care. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

God has spoken, and His Word gives Christians a trustworthy foundation in a confused world. Dave Jenkins opens the Theology in a Confused World series by examining divine revelation, the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture, and why biblical authority matters for everyday life. Learn how God's truth renews our minds, steadies our hearts, and equips us to face cultural pressure and changing feelings with conviction, humility, and confidence in Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Christ calls His church to make disciples through the proclamation of the gospel, baptism, and teaching His Word. Dave Jenkins explains why the local church is central to that mission and how ordinary believers bear witness to Christ in everyday life. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Your pastor does not need to be famous to faithfully shepherd your soul. Dave Jenkins explains why faithfulness to Christ matters more than platform size and how ordinary preaching, prayer, and pastoral care strengthen the local church. Learn to appreciate faithful shepherds, resist celebrity culture, and use online teaching to supplement your participation in a local congregation. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Gathering with the local church is more than attending a weekly religious event. It is one of God's appointed means of strengthening, encouraging, and sanctifying His people. Dave Jenkins explains why the preaching of God's Word stands at the center of the church gathering, how baptism and the Lord's Supper visibly proclaim the gospel, and why physical presence cannot be fully replaced by a livestream. He also considers how corporate worship moves Christians from being consumers to active participants in the life of Christ's body. The gathered church is not another obligation on the Christian's spiritual checklist. It is a gracious gift through which believers worship God, encourage one another, and grow together in Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Men and women possess equal dignity, value, and standing before God, but biblical equality does not require identical roles within the church. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the nature of pastoral ministry and why complementarian Christians believe Scripture reserves the office of pastor or elder for biblically qualified men. He also celebrates the essential ministry of faithful women and considers how Christians can discuss this important subject with biblical clarity, Christlike compassion, and firm conviction. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

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/

Church hurt is real, and Scripture does not ask wounded believers to pretend otherwise. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how the failures of pastors, leaders, and fellow Christians must never be confused with the character of Christ. This episode considers biblical church discipline, leadership failures, bitterness, forgiveness, restoration, and the need for discernment when deciding whether to remain in or leave a local church. Above all, it points wounded believers to Jesus Christ, the faithful Shepherd who heals the brokenhearted and never abandons His sheep. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Church membership is more than paperwork, a directory, or a name on a roster. It is a visible expression of belonging to Christ and committing to His people in a faithful local church. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins considers the New Testament's vision for the Christian life. Believers are not called to isolated Christianity or casual attendance. They are called to worship, serve, grow, suffer, and persevere together as members of Christ's body. This episode addresses why the local church matters, how Scripture assumes identifiable belonging, the blessings of faithful shepherding and accountability, and how Christians can move from merely attending to faithfully belonging. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/