Dominion and Stewardship: Biblical Principles for Faithful Living

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Dominion and Stewardship: Living Out God’s Calling

Equipping You in Grace with Dave Jenkins

March Series: Created by God – Foundations for a Biblical Worldview

Episode Summary

In this episode, Dave Jenkins explores biblical dominion and stewardship. Learn how God’s calling shapes our work, relationships, and everyday responsibilities, and how Christians can faithfully live out their role under God’s authority.

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Key Scriptures

Genesis 1:26–28
Psalm 24:1
Psalm 45:17
Matthew 20:25–28; 25:23
Colossians 3:23
1 Corinthians 4:2
Philippians 1:6
Romans 1:25

Episode Highlights

Dominion flows from God, not human ambition
Stewardship reflects God’s character in all areas of life
Distinguishing biblical dominion from Seven Mountain Mandate distortions
Faithfulness in home, work, relationships, and community
Living out dominion in ordinary, everyday callings

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Dave Jenkins

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 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 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.