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Faithful to Christ in a Sexualized Culture

Modern culture treats sexual expression as central to identity, fulfillment, and personal freedom. Scripture calls Christians to something better: holiness, self-control, and faithfulness to Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers how Christians can remain faithful in a sexualized culture. Looking at 1 Thessalonians 4:3–4, this episode explains why believers must recognize the pressures around them, return to the authority of God's Word, pursue holiness through the means of grace, and live as witnesses to the goodness of God's design. Learn more about Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Truth and Love Belong Together

Why must the church hold truth and love together? In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines the biblical relationship between truth and love and explains why separating them distorts the church's witness. Drawing from Ephesians 4:15, 1 Timothy 3:15, and John 13:35, Dave shows that the church is called both to guard God's truth and to demonstrate Christlike love. Truth without love becomes harsh. Love without truth abandons the very message people need. The gospel itself reveals both the truth about sin and the love of God shown in Jesus Christ. This episode encourages believers to remain anchored in Scripture while cultivating genuine compassion as faithful witnesses of Christ in a confused world. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Truth Without Cruelty, Grace Without Compromise

How should Christians communicate biblical truth in a culture marked by hostility and confusion? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians must hold firmly to biblical truth while speaking with grace, humility, and compassion. Drawing from Colossians 4:6 and the example of Jesus Christ, this episode highlights the importance of Christlike communication that reflects both conviction and love. Believers are called not merely to win arguments, but to point people to the transforming grace of Christ. This episode offers practical guidance for engaging difficult conversations while faithfully representing the Lord. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

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/