Self-Denial and Following Christ

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/

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/