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Spiritual Warfare Is Real: How Christians Stand Firm in the Truth
Spiritual warfare is real, but Scripture does not call Christians to fear, speculation, or an obsession with the demonic. Instead, believers are called to stand firm in the truth of God’s Word.In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare, why our struggle is not against flesh and blood, how the enemy works through deception, and why biblical discernment is essential for the Christian life.Drawing from Ephesians 6:12 and 1 Peter 5:8, Dave shows that Christians should neither ignore spiritual warfare nor see demonic activity behind everything. The biblical response is to remain sober-minded, watchful, grounded in Scripture, and steadfast in Christ.Listen or Watch
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why spiritual warfare is a biblical reality.
- Why people are not the enemy.
- How deception plays a major role in spiritual warfare.
- Why Christians should reject fear and speculation.
- Why spiritual warfare is not about chasing experiences.
- How God’s Word equips believers to stand firm.
- Why biblical discernment matters in the spiritual battle.
Scripture Discussed
- Ephesians 6:12
- 1 Peter 5:8
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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.
