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In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins walks through the rich history of biblical interpretation—from the early church to the Reformation and into the modern age. He explains how cultural context, theological development, and interpretive principles have shaped how Christians understand Scripture. You’ll be challenged to grow in your confidence in God’s Word and equipped to handle it with greater care and clarity.
📝 Key Topics Covered:
- Why biblical interpretation is essential for every believer
- The influence of church history on how we understand Scripture
- Insights from R.C. Sproul and Burk Parsons on hermeneutics
- Seven foundational principles for faithful Bible interpretation
- The dangers of neo-orthodox and modern reinterpretation
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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 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).
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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.
