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Theological Drift and the Bible’s Authority – Dave Jenkins
By Dave Jenkins — Equipping You in Grace Podcast
Episode Summary
In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing issue of theological drift and why the Church must return to the authority of God’s Word. With biblical clarity and pastoral care, Dave unpacks why the sufficiency, clarity, and authority of Scripture are non-negotiable foundations for faithful Christian living and ministry.
Listeners will be encouraged to examine their view of the Bible and stand firm in a time when many are tempted to compromise or “unhitch” from Scripture. This is a call to return to the Word and submit wholly to its truth.
Key Takeaways
- Theological drift often begins with subtle compromises in one’s view of Scripture.
- “Unhitching” from either Testament undermines the full counsel of God and the gospel.
- The authority and sufficiency of Scripture are essential for spiritual growth and sound doctrine.
- Church history shows that reform and revival come when the Church returns to God’s Word.
- Believers must respond with conviction, clarity, and grace in an age of confusion.
- Theological drift is subtle, but it always begins with compromise on Scripture.
Scripture Referenced
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17
- Jude 3
- Psalm 19
- Hebrews 4:12
📚 Resources Mentioned
- Book: The Word Matters – Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age
- Podcast Archive: Browse Equipping You in Grace Episodes
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📖 Featured Verse
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
—2 Timothy 3:16
If we lose the Bible’s authority, theological drift becomes inevitable.
Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace.
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.
