What is sound doctrine and why is it important?

Sound doctrine is biblical teaching that is faithful to Scripture and historic Christian orthodoxy. It protects believers from error, grounds them in truth, and shapes how they live for God’s glory.

Which core doctrines are covered in this episode?

The Trinity, justification, sanctification, God’s providence, the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, the Church, and how doctrine shapes daily life.

How can I apply sound doctrine to daily life?

Let Scripture shape your decisions, emotions, and habits. Practice repentance and obedience, engage your local church, and rely on the Spirit to pursue holiness.

Sound Doctrine for Real Life: What Every Christian Must Know

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Sound Doctrine for Real Life: What Every Christian Must Know

Show Summary

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace (August 11, 2025), Dave Jenkins continues our
series Rooted and Built Up in Christ by walking through core doctrines every
Christian should know for a faithful, stable, and fruitful life—truths that steady the soul,
shape our worldview, and guide daily decisions.

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Episode Details

Series: Rooted and Built Up in Christ
Host: Dave Jenkins
Date: August 11, 2025

Key Scriptures

Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; Rom. 5:1; Gal. 2:16; 1 Thess. 4:3; Rom. 8:28; 2 Tim. 3:16–17; Heb. 10:24–25; Prov. 3:5–6; Col. 2:6–7.

Outline

The Trinity – Knowing the God Who Saves
Justification – Resting in Christ’s Finished Work
Sanctification – Growing in Grace and Obedience
Providence – Trusting God in Every Season
Scripture – Authority and Sufficiency
The Church – Life in God’s Family and Mission
Doctrine in Daily Life – Theology that Shapes Habits

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

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.

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