Equipping You in Grace

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  God Does Not Change: Stability in an Unstable World 22.07.2026 21min

  Life changes constantly. Circumstances shift, people change, and uncertainty often surrounds us. Yet Scripture declares that God does not change. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores the doctrine of God's immutability and explains why God's unchanging character provides believers with true stability in an unstable world. Looking at Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8, Dave shows how God's character, promises, and faithfulness remain constant in every season of life. Discover why Christians can stand firm—not because life is predictable, but because the God they trust never changes. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Fully Known, Never Forgotten: The Knowledge of God 20.07.2026 21min

  God knows everything perfectly, completely, and eternally. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines the knowledge of God from Psalm 139 and Hebrews 4:13, showing how God's omniscience is both comforting and confronting. While nothing is hidden from the Lord, believers can rejoice that they are fully known, accepted in Christ, and never forgotten because of the finished work of Jesus Christ. This episode will help listeners understand God's perfect knowledge, the reality of accountability before a holy God, the assurance believers have in Christ, and the comfort of knowing that God never overlooks or forgets His people. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  The Power of God: Trusting the Lord's Sovereign Rule 15.07.2026 23min

  Nothing in your life is random. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explores the biblical doctrine of God's sovereignty through Psalm 115:3 and Daniel 4:35. God's power is not limited, uncertain, or reactive. He rules over all things according to His perfect will. Discover how God's sovereignty provides confidence in suffering, stability in uncertainty, freedom from fear, and a deeper confidence in the Lord. Because nothing escapes God's authority, Christians can rest knowing that His purposes are always wise, holy, and good. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  The Mercy of God: Why You Are Not Consumed 13.07.2026 22min

  Why are sinners not immediately consumed under God's judgment? In this episode, Dave Jenkins explores the biblical doctrine of God's mercy. Looking at Lamentations 3:22-23, Titus 3:5, and the work of Christ, he explains that mercy is God withholding the judgment we deserve while providing salvation through Jesus Christ. This episode examines how God's mercy relates to His justice, why His mercies are new every morning, and how His mercy gives believers hope, humility, and confidence. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  The Justice of God: Why Evil Will Not Win 08.07.2026 25min

  The justice of God is not merely an abstract doctrine. It is a foundational truth that gives believers confidence, hope, and stability in a world marked by evil and suffering. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how God's justice flows from His holy character, why evil must be judged, how Scripture exposes humanity's need for grace, and how the cross of Jesus Christ is where God's justice and mercy meet perfectly. Discover why God's justice comforts believers, humbles sinners, and leads us to worship Him with greater confidence and trust. For more episodes of *Equipping You in Grace*, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  The Love of God: More Than Emotion, Rooted in Truth 06.07.2026 22min

  Many people assume they understand the love of God, yet Scripture presents a far richer picture than cultural definitions of love. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how Scripture reveals God's love through His character and His Word. Examining God's holiness, truth, and the cross of Christ, this message shows how divine love is costly, transformative, and secure. Discover why God's love cannot be separated from His holiness and how the gospel reveals the fullest expression of His love toward sinners. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  The Holiness of God and Why It Changes Everything 01.07.2026 24min

  What happens when we truly see God as He is? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines one of the most foundational truths in Scripture: the holiness of God. Drawing from Isaiah 6, Romans 3, and 1 Peter 1, Dave explains why God's holiness is essential to understanding sin, grace, worship, humility, and the Christian life. When we lose sight of God's holiness, we minimize sin, misunderstand grace, and shrink God down to our own expectations. But when we see God rightly, everything comes into focus. God's holiness exposes our sin, magnifies the beauty of His grace, and leads us to worship, humility, and a deeper confidence in Christ. In this episode, you'll learn: • What it means that God is holy • Why holiness is God's defining attribute • How God's holiness reveals the seriousness of sin • Why grace becomes amazing in light of God's holiness • How God's holiness and love perfectly unite in Christ • What holiness means for everyday Christian living • Why God's holiness is both confronting and comforting The holiness of God is not merely a theological concept. It is a life-shaping reality that transforms how we think, worship, and live before the Lord. To explore more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  The Gospel and Sexual Brokenness: Hope for Transformation 29.06.2026 24min

  In this episode of *Equipping You in Grace*, Dave Jenkins explains why no one is beyond the reach of God's grace and how the gospel brings real transformation to sinners. Dave explores biblical identity, repentance, sanctification, same-sex attraction, biblical sexuality, and the hope found in Christ alone. Drawing from Scripture, he shows that believers are not defined by their desires but by their union with Christ, and that true freedom is found through repentance, faith, and joyful obedience to God's Word. To learn more about *Equipping You in Grace* and access additional episodes, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Gender-Neutral Bibles: Why Translation Choices Matter 24.06.2026 25min

  In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins discusses gender-neutral Bible translations, translation philosophy, and why preserving the meaning and theological precision of God's Word matters. Dave explains the difference between translation and interpretation, examines the growing use of inclusive language in Bible translation, and provides practical guidance for evaluating Bible translations with biblical discernment. Whether you're choosing a Bible for personal study or seeking to understand how translation decisions shape interpretation, this episode will help you think carefully about faithfulness, clarity, and the authority of Scripture. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Marriage as a Picture of the Gospel 22.06.2026 1t 2min

  Marriage is far more than a social institution or personal arrangement. In Ephesians 5, Paul teaches that it was designed by God to reflect the relationship between Christ and His church. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical marriage functions as a covenant, why God created it between a man and a woman, and how husbands and wives are called to display the gospel through sacrificial love, faithfulness, humility, and grace. This study will help listeners understand God's design for marriage and why it matters for Christian witness in a confused age. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Pride Month and the Reversal of Moral Order 17.06.2026 1t 5min

  In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines Pride Month through the lens of Scripture and explains how Christians should respond to a culture that increasingly celebrates what God calls sin. Drawing from Isaiah 5:20, Romans 1, and other key biblical texts, Dave explores the nature of moral reversal, the importance of repentance, and why the gospel of Jesus Christ remains the only hope for a confused world. Christians are called neither to hostility nor compromise, but to faithful witness marked by conviction, compassion, humility, and confidence in God's Word. Key Topics Covered • Isaiah's warning about calling evil good and good evil • The moral implications of Romans 1 • Pride, identity, and cultural celebration • Why Christians cannot affirm what Scripture calls sin • Speaking truth with grace and humility • Repentance versus celebration • Faithfulness under cultural pressure • The hope of the gospel for sinners Through it all, this episode points listeners to the grace of God in Christ, who calls sinners to repentance, offers forgiveness, and provides lasting hope in a confused age. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Gender Identity and the Gospel: Creation, Identity, and God's Design 15.06.2026 57min

  Gender identity is one of the most significant issues facing the church and culture today. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores what Scripture teaches about creation, identity, and God's design for humanity. Beginning in Genesis 1–2, this episode examines the biblical foundation for understanding human beings as male and female, created in the image of God and designed to live according to His purposes. This episode addresses body-self dualism, expressive individualism, the relationship between the body and soul, and the cultural ideas that shape modern discussions about gender identity. It also explains how Christians can respond with biblical conviction, compassion, and hope while pointing people to the transforming power of the gospel. The gospel offers more than answers to cultural confusion. It offers forgiveness, a new identity in Christ, and the hope of restoration through the Savior who makes all things new. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Identity in Christ: Truth, Repentance, and the Hope of the Gospel 10.06.2026 56min

  In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores the biblical foundation of identity and explains why Christians must find their identity in Christ rather than in their desires, experiences, or cultural labels. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Romans 6, Romans 8, and 2 Corinthians 5:17, Dave discusses the relationship between identity, repentance, sanctification, and the transforming power of the gospel. This episode emphasizes that Christians are not defined by their past sins, ongoing struggles, or strongest desires, but by their union with Christ. It also highlights the importance of speaking biblical truth with compassion while pointing people to the hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ. Key Topics: • Identity in Christ • Repentance and sanctification • Union with Christ • The hope of the gospel • Christian discipleship • Biblical sexuality and identity • Truth and compassion in Christian witness Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 The gospel does more than forgive sinners. Through Christ, believers are washed, sanctified, justified, and given a new identity rooted in Him. As God continues His work of sanctification, Christians learn to anchor their lives in Christ and walk in the hope of the gospel. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Identity in Christ Alone 08.06.2026 55min

  One of the most common messages in our culture today is this: look within to discover who you are. Scripture teaches something very different. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why our identity is not ultimately rooted in our desires, feelings, or experiences, but in Jesus Christ alone. Through the gospel, believers receive a new identity as children of God, citizens of His kingdom, and members of Christ's body. In this episode, Dave discusses: • The cultural confusion surrounding identity • The relationship between creation and redemption • Why desires cannot define identity • Union with Christ and the new creation • Temptation, repentance, and holiness • The hope and security found in the gospel • Speaking truth with compassion and clarity Whether you are wrestling with questions about identity, helping others think biblically about sexuality, or seeking to understand what it means to be united to Christ, this episode will help you anchor your identity in the finished work of Jesus Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Speaking Truth and Love to LGBTQ Friends 03.06.2026 54min

  How should Christians speak with LGBTQ friends in a way that reflects both biblical truth and genuine compassion? In this episode, "Speaking Truth and Love to LGBTQ Friends," Dave Jenkins explains why Christians must hold truth and love together when discussing sexuality, identity, repentance, and the gospel. Dave addresses questions about same-sex attraction, "gay Christianity," continuing in sin, and how believers can faithfully engage difficult conversations while pointing people to Christ. He also explains why the gospel—not moral improvement—is the true hope for every sinner. This episode will help Christians think biblically about sexuality while learning how to engage others with compassion, humility, conviction, and gospel hope. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Creation, Sexuality, and God’s Design 01.06.2026 45min

  In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why conversations about sexuality must begin with creation itself. Drawing from Genesis 1–2, Matthew 19, Romans 1, and 2 Corinthians 5, Dave explores humanity as God's image-bearers, male and female as part of God's design, marriage as covenant, and how the gospel restores what sin has distorted. Through this biblical foundation, listeners will discover why God's design for sexuality, identity, marriage, and human flourishing remains good, wise, and relevant today. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Why Christianity Alone Makes Sense 27.05.2026 33min

  In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins concludes a month-long worldview series examining secularism, scientism, progressive Christianity, deconstruction, mysticism, New Age spirituality, and critical race theory. While these movements appear very different on the surface, they all press the same foundational question: Who has the authority to define reality? Dave explains why every worldview must answer four unavoidable categories: • Authority • Identity • Sin • Salvation This episode shows why biblical Christianity alone holds these categories together coherently because it begins with the revelation of God in His Word rather than human autonomy, cultural pressure, social consensus, or power structures. In this episode, Dave discusses: • Why authority belongs to God and not the self • Why identity is received from the Creator rather than constructed by culture • Why sin is rebellion against a holy God • Why salvation comes only through the substitutionary work of Christ • Why rival worldviews fracture when these categories shift • Why Christian exclusivity is rooted in truth rather than arrogance Christianity is not simply one worldview option among many. It is reality rightly understood under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Critical Race Theory and the Gospel: Justice, Sin, and Redemption 25.05.2026 45min

  In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines critical race theory not as a political issue, but as a theological framework that must be evaluated under the authority of God's Word. Every worldview answers four foundational questions: • What is wrong with the world? • Who is guilty? • What does justice require? • How is redemption achieved? This episode contrasts biblical teaching with modern frameworks, explaining: • Why sin is personal rebellion against God, not merely structural imbalance • Why guilt before God is individual, even while Scripture acknowledges corporate consequences • Why justice flows from God's character, not from power redistribution • Why redemption comes through atonement, not activism Drawing on the insights of J. Gresham Machen and the historic critique of the social gospel, this episode warns that when sin, guilt, justice, and redemption are redefined, the gospel itself is at stake. Christians must care deeply about justice because Scripture commands it. But justice must be defined by God, not by cultural pressure or ideological systems. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  Why Contemplative Spirituality Undermines Biblical Authority 20.05.2026 1t 33min

  What is contemplative spirituality, and why has it become so influential in many churches today? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins and Marcia Montenegro examine contemplative spirituality through the lens of Scripture and explain why mystical experience must never replace the authority and sufficiency of God's Word. Together they discuss: • contemplative prayer and silence practices • biblical meditation vs Eastern meditation • spiritual formation movements • mystical spirituality • the misuse of Scripture • the sufficiency and clarity of Scripture • discernment and spiritual deception This conversation calls Christians to test every teaching by God's Word and to remain anchored in the truth of Scripture rather than subjective spiritual experience. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: The Means of Grace — Theology for Life https://servantsofgrace.org/theology-for-lifepage/oct-2025-means-of-grace/ Contemplative Spirituality and Biblical Discernment https://servantsofgrace.org/contemplative-spirituality-biblical-discernment/ Christian Answers for the New Age https://www.christiananswersnewage.com/?s=contemplative+spirituality For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/
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  The New Age Movement and Biblical Discernment 18.05.2026 1t

  The New Age movement continues to grow rapidly in modern culture through practices such as manifestation, Reiki, astrology, crystals, energy healing, and self-centered spirituality. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins is joined by former New Age teacher Doreen Virtue to examine how New Age spirituality redefines authority, identity, sin, and salvation while opposing the gospel of Jesus Christ. This discussion explains: • Why New Age spirituality appeals to so many people • The danger of "trust yourself" spirituality • How biblical illiteracy fuels deception • Why Scripture must remain the Christian's final authority • How believers can minister compassionately to those caught in deception Christians are reminded that spiritual language alone does not make something true. Every worldview and every spiritual claim must be tested through the authority of God's Word. Pick up Doreen's book, Counterfeit to Christ: https://amzn.to/42C3Cy6 For more from Equipping You in Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Pick up Dave Jenkins' new book, The War of the Worldviews: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/war-of-worldviews-book/