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Killing Sin by the Power of the Spirit | Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins
Every Christian faces this question: How do I kill sin in my life? In this episode of
Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins walks through Romans 8:13 and Colossians 3:5
to show how believers can put sin to death by the Holy Spirit’s power with practical steps,
gospel hope, and biblical encouragement.
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Show Summary
God has not left His people without help or hope. Scripture calls us to “put to death” the deeds of
the body (Romans 8:13; Colossians 3:5). In this episode, Dave explains why we struggle with sin and
how, by the Spirit, Christians can fight with the right weapons: honest confession, wise removal of
stumbling blocks, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and joy in Jesus.
Scripture Foundation
Romans 8:13 — “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit
you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”Colossians 3:5 — “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…”
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.
