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God’s Truth Is Worth Defending
God’s truth is worth defending because it comes from God, reveals Jesus Christ, and declares the gospel of salvation. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on the call to guard biblical truth with conviction, humility, and love.
Jude 3 calls believers to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Ephesians 6:10–18 calls Christians to stand firm in the Lord. Together, these passages remind us that faithfulness requires both doctrinal conviction and dependence on God.
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Truth Belongs to God
The church receives truth from God’s Word. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals God’s character, His purposes, and His plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. Christians are called to receive, proclaim, and guard what God has revealed.
The Gospel Must Be Guarded
Salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone stands at the heart of biblical Christianity. When the gospel is distorted, people’s understanding of Christ is distorted as well. The church must continually proclaim the good news with clarity and conviction.
Conviction and Christlike Character Belong Together
Defending the faith requires humility, gentleness, and love. Scripture calls Christians to speak truthfully and correct error without becoming harsh or quarrelsome. Our conduct should honor the Savior whose truth we proclaim.
Faithfulness in Everyday Life
Every Christian is called to remain faithful to Christ. In our homes, workplaces, local churches, and everyday conversations, we can stand firmly on Scripture and point others to Him.
This episode highlights four practical commitments:
- Receive God’s truth as revealed in His Word.
- Guard the gospel as God’s message of salvation.
- Defend biblical truth with humility, love, and gentleness.
- Remain obedient to Christ regardless of the cost.
Faithfulness, rather than popularity, is the measure of success. May we love God’s Word, cherish the gospel, and faithfully proclaim Christ to a world that desperately needs Him.
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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.
