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Scripture and the Christian with Mark Thompson

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On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Mark Thompson about the importance of Jesus in Scripture, deconstruction and biblical discipleship, the doctrine of Scripture, the Christian life and ministry, and his book, The Doctrine of Scripture: An Introduction (Crossway, 2022).

What you’ll hear in this episode

  • Why it matters that our conscience is captive to the Word of God.
  • Why understanding that Jesus is revealed in Scripture is vital to a right and sound understanding of Scripture.
  • How we can help people in our churches not deconstruct from the faith but grow in biblical discipleship.
  • Help the average Christian on understanding and appreciating the Old Testament.
  • What a red-letter Christian is, and what is concerning about this movement.
  • How a good understanding of infallibility helps strengthen our understanding of Scripture.
  • What the sufficiency of Scripture is, and why it matters for the Christian life.
  • What the clarity of Scripture is, and why it matters for the Christian life and ministry.
  • Advice for Christians on reading and studying Scripture.

About the Guest

Mark D. Thompson (DPhil, University of Oxford) is the principal of Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, where he has been teaching Christian doctrine for thirty years. He is the chair of the Sydney Diocesan Doctrine Commission and a member of the GAFCON Theological Resource Group. He is the author of A Clear and Present Word. Mark is married to Kathryn, and they have four daughters.

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Dave Jenkins

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.
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Contemplative Spirituality and Why Christians Must Avoid It

Dave Jenkins September 17, 2025

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