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Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
The Christian life often requires trust before clarity, obedience before understanding, and faith before visible answers. Yet walking by faith is not blind optimism or a denial of difficult circumstances. It is trusting the character of God, the promises of God, and the Word of God when the path ahead is unclear.In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers 2 Corinthians 5:7 and Hebrews 11:1. Believers are called to look beyond changing feelings and appearances, rest in what God has revealed, and continue in faithful obedience.Listen or Watch
Walking by faith does not mean life will be easy. It means that our confidence is rooted in God rather than in circumstances. As Christians, we can trust God’s Word above changing circumstances, anchor our hope in His unchanging character, and obey Him even when the next step is not fully visible.For more biblical answers to everyday questions, visit Contending for the Word Q&A and subscribe to the Contending for the Word Q&A YouTube playlist.
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).
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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.
