Self-Denial and Following Christ

Speaking Truth and Showing Compassion

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how believers can remain faithful to biblical truth while demonstrating genuine compassion toward friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers who see sexuality differently than they do. This episode explores the dignity of every person as an image-bearer of God, the importance of holding biblical convictions with humility, the value of building meaningful relationships, and the centrality of the gospel in every conversation. Christians are called to speak the truth in love, showing both conviction and compassion as they point others to Jesus Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The Grace of God Changes People

In this weekend reflection, Dave Jenkins considers Titus 2:11-12 and explains how God's grace not only forgives sinners but transforms them. Grace trains believers to turn from ungodliness, pursue holiness, and grow in Christlikeness throughout the Christian life. This episode highlights the biblical doctrine of sanctification and encourages Christians to place their hope not in themselves but in the God who continues His transforming work in them. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Truth and Grace: How Christians Should Talk About Sexual Sin

How should Christians speak about sexual sin in a culture deeply divided over sexuality? In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why believers must speak with biblical conviction, humility, compassion, and confidence in the transforming power of the gospel. Christians are called to hold truth and grace together, faithfully proclaiming God's design while pointing sinners to the forgiveness, hope, and transformation found in Jesus Christ. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The Gospel Is for Every Kind of Sinner

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how the Bible teaches that every person is a sinner in need of God's grace and that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Examining Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:9, and 1 Corinthians 6:11, this episode highlights the power of Christ's finished work to forgive, justify, sanctify, and transform all who come to Him in repentance and faith. The gospel is not reserved for the morally impressive. It is God's gracious invitation to every sinner who trusts in Christ alone for salvation. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The Gospel and Biblical Transformation

Can people really change? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explores what Scripture teaches about the transforming power of the gospel. While human effort cannot overcome sin, God provides forgiveness, new life, and ongoing transformation through Jesus Christ. Learn what the Bible teaches about sanctification, why lasting change is possible for believers, and how God's grace reshapes lives over time. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/