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In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins walks through the rich history of biblical interpretation—from the early church to the Reformation and into the modern age. He explains how cultural context, theological development, and interpretive principles have shaped how Christians understand Scripture. You’ll be challenged to grow in your confidence in God’s Word and equipped to handle it with greater care and clarity.
📝 Key Topics Covered:
- Why biblical interpretation is essential for every believer
- The influence of church history on how we understand Scripture
- Insights from R.C. Sproul and Burk Parsons on hermeneutics
- Seven foundational principles for faithful Bible interpretation
- The dangers of neo-orthodox and modern reinterpretation
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
