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Why the Authority of Scripture Still Matters
Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins
In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explores why the authority of Scripture is not optional for Christians. In a culture that minimizes truth and elevates personal opinion, the Word of God remains our final, sufficient, and binding authority for faith and life.
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Key Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Isaiah 40:8, John 17:17
Show Highlights:
- The Bible is not just an ancient book—it is the voice of the living God.
- Why every reformation in church history has been rooted in returning to God’s Word.
- What happens when the authority of Scripture is minimized.
- Jesus’ own example of standing on “It is written.”
Reflection Questions:
- What role does the Bible play in your daily decisions?
- Are there areas in your life where you’ve treated Scripture as optional?
- How can you practically re-anchor yourself in God’s Word this week?
Recommended Resource:
The Word Matters by Dave Jenkins — Explore what Scripture says about its own authority, clarity, necessity, and sufficiency.
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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.