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The Bible Project and Theological Drift: A Call for Discernment
In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses a pressing concern facing many in the church today: the theological drift within The Bible Project. While the ministry is known for its high-quality visuals and narrative summaries, its consistent redefinition or omission of key doctrines—such as penal substitution, divine wrath, and the nature of hell—raises serious concerns.
This episode calls Christians to biblical clarity and doctrinal discernment in the face of digital storytelling that may be aesthetically engaging but doctrinally compromised.
Episode Summary
Since its founding in 2014, The Bible Project has become one of the most influential media ministries in the church today. But beneath the engaging animation and narrative theology lies a pattern of theological softening that must be addressed with grace and truth.
In this episode, Dave Jenkins carefully walks through:
- The Bible Project’s avoidance of penal substitution and propitiation
- Tim Mackie’s rejection of wrath and promotion of contemplative prayer
- The growing influence of mysticism, narrative theology, and social justice language
- The implications of redefining revelation, discipleship, and the gospel itself
This is not about stirring controversy—it’s about contending for the faith once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3).
Listen. Share. Stand Firm.
If this episode has helped you think more clearly about theological drift in popular ministries, please share it with your pastor, small group leader, or Christian friend.
And be sure to check out our episode Weekly Watch episode coming this Saturday: Clarity Over Relevance – The Church’s Call to Courage and Faithfulness.
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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.
