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Contending for the Word • The Weekly Watch
Discerning False Light
Show Summary
In this episode of The Weekly Watch, part of the Contending for the Word podcast, Dave Jenkins explains how Satan disguises himself as an angel of light and how counterfeit spirituality can sound compassionate and enlightened, yet turn people away from Christ as revealed in Scripture. True light humbles us, exposes sin, magnifies Christ, and aligns us with the Word of God. Christians are called to test everything by Scripture, reject counterfeits, and walk in the light of Christ.Watch or Listen
Scripture References
- 2 Corinthians 11:13–15
- Genesis 3
- John 8:12
- Ephesians 5:8–11
- Romans 13:12
- Ephesians 6:10–18
- 1 John 4:1
Episode Highlights
- How deception often appears as light and sounds spiritual.
- Why true light exposes sin and magnifies Christ.
- Testing teachers and teachings by Scripture.
- The armor of light and practical discernment.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
