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Grace and Truth: Walking Faithfully in a Confused Culture

In this end-of-month reflection from Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on a month of episodes focused on identity, sexuality, repentance, truth, love, and faithful Christian living in a confused culture. John 1:14 teaches that Jesus Christ is full of grace and truth. Christians are not called to choose between the two. Truth without grace can become cold and detached, while grace without truth becomes vague and disconnected from what God has said. In Christ, grace and truth are perfectly united. This episode calls believers to follow Christ, trust His Word, and reflect His character with conviction, compassion, faithfulness, and grace. Listen or watch more Contending for the Word Q&A episodes: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The Authority of Scripture in Moral Questions

Many moral conversations today involve questions about sexuality, identity, relationships, and personal conduct. But underneath every moral question is a deeper issue: who has the authority to define what is true and good? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians must submit to the authority of Scripture in moral questions. From 2 Timothy 3:16–17, we see that all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. When culture and Scripture disagree, believers are called to trust the unchanging Word of God, speak with conviction and humility, and rest in the goodness of God's truth. Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Faithful in Truth, Gentle in Spirit

Christians are called to stand firm in the truth of God's Word while displaying gentleness toward others. In this weekend reflection from *Contending for the Word Q&A*, Dave Jenkins reflects on 2 Timothy 2:24–25 and explains why truth and gentleness are not enemies, but belong together in the life and witness of the Christian. The church cannot abandon biblical truth, but the way believers speak also matters. Faithful Christian witness means holding firmly to Scripture while reflecting the humility, patience, kindness, and compassion of Christ. Learn more about Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Stand Firm Without Losing Compassion

Christians today often feel caught between pressure to compromise biblical convictions and the temptation to respond harshly when those convictions are challenged. Scripture calls believers to something better: standing firm in the truth of God's Word while reflecting the compassion of Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can remain faithful to Scripture with humility, gentleness, and respect. Believers are called to speak the truth, remember their own need for grace, and trust the Holy Spirit to transform hearts. This episode encourages Christians to anchor their convictions in God's Word, speak truth with gentleness, and show the grace of Christ to those around them. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Helping the Next Generation Understand Biblical Sexuality

Parents, pastors, and church leaders face the important task of helping the next generation understand biblical sexuality. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why young people need to be taught God's good design from creation, the hope of the gospel, and the importance of faithful Christian example. The church has the privilege and responsibility of helping young people understand the beauty of God's design and the hope found in Jesus Christ alone. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/