The Importance of Biblical Interpretation in the Christian Life

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On today’s episode, Sam writes in and wants to know, “Dave can you please help me understand the basics of biblical interpretation?”

What you’ll hear in this episode

What the Gospel of Luke teaches about the person and work of the Lord Jesus.
Luke 24 and redemptive history.
Why our interpretation of Scripture should be grounded in the biblical text.
Why our interpretation of Scripture should be through.
Why our intrepretation of Scripture should be Christ-centered.
Why our interpretation of Scripture should be persuasive.
The kind of preaching that honors God and points people to Jesus in the biblical text.

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Dave Jenkins

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 (G3 Press, 2022), 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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