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Episode Summary
Many people today treat doctrine as unnecessary, complicated, or divisive. Some say doctrine divides, while others claim that all that really matters is love. But Scripture teaches that sound doctrine is essential for knowing God rightly, understanding the gospel clearly, and living faithfully in a confused world.In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why doctrine still matters, how sound doctrine protects the church from error, and why what Christians believe shapes how they live.Listen and Watch
Key Scripture
Titus 1:9 reminds us that believers must hold firm to the trustworthy Word as taught, so they may give instruction in sound doctrine and rebuke those who contradict it.Episode Highlights
- Why doctrine is not optional for the Christian life
- How sound doctrine helps Christians know God rightly
- Why doctrine protects the church from false teaching and confusion
- How what we believe shapes how we live
- Why doctrine brings clarity, stability, and direction in a confused age
- How Christians can hold truth with both conviction and humility
More Resources
For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit the official series page at Servants of Grace.You can also watch more episodes on 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).
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.
