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Contending for the Word Q&A — 231 episodes
Persevering in the Christian Life by Looking to Christ
Christ Has Already Won: Living in His Finished Victory
Victory in Christ: Standing Firm in His Finished Work
How Christians Stand Firm in Spiritual Battles
The Armor of God: How Christians Stand Firm in Spiritual Warfare
How Christ Delivers Us from Deception, Fear, and Bondage
Who Is Satan? Understanding the Enemy and His Schemes
Spiritual Warfare Is Real: How Christians Stand Firm in the Truth
God Is Near to the Brokenhearted: His Presence in Suffering
How to Pray When You’re Struggling
God Is Near in the Midst of Pain
What the Bible Says About Anxiety
What the Bible Says About Depression
Counterfeit Spiritual Experiences: How Satan Leads People Away from Christ
How Christians Should Respond to Suffering
God Is Faithful in the Fire: Trusting Him Through Suffering
Trials and Testing: How God Strengthens Your Faith
God’s Purpose in Suffering: Hope in a Fallen World
Living Out a Biblical Worldview
Standing Firm in Truth in Every Area of Life
Thinking Critically in a World of Competing Ideas
Recognizing Deception in Everyday Life
Media Is Shaping Your Thinking
Living Faithfully in the Public Square
The Cultural Idols Shaping Our World
Science and Scientism Are Not the Same
New Age Deception Disguised as Christianity
Politics and the Christian Conscience
Law and Justice Under God
Government Under God
Created in the Image of God
Made in the Image of God
God’s Design for Marriage and Covenant Faithfulness
Gender and God’s Created Design
When Identity Is Separated from God
Creation Defines Human Identity
Identity Begins with God
Truth and the Renewed Mind
Discerning False Views of Jesus
Half Truths and the Danger of Subtle Deception
Why Doctrine Still Matters
When Truth Is Rejected
Feelings Must Follow Truth
God’s Word Must Shape Our Thinking
Anchored in the Truth of God’s Word
Truth Is Not Relative
New Age Awakening and the Counterfeit of True Salvation
Every Person Has a Worldview
Understanding a Biblical Worldview
Grace and Truth: Walking Faithfully in a Confused Culture
The Authority of Scripture in Moral Questions
Faithful in Truth, Gentle in Spirit
Stand Firm Without Losing Compassion
Helping the Next Generation Understand Biblical Sexuality
Faithful to Christ in a Sexualized Culture
Truth and Love Belong Together
Truth Without Cruelty, Grace Without Compromise
Speaking Truth and Showing Compassion
The Grace of God Changes People
Truth and Grace: How Christians Should Talk About Sexual Sin
The Gospel Is for Every Kind of Sinner
The Gospel and Biblical Transformation
Freedom in Christ: What the Bible Really Teaches
Repentance, Forgiveness, and New Life
A Biblical Response to Same-Sex Relationships
Your Identity Is Found in Christ Alone
Compassion Without Compromise
Identity in Christ: Leaving Sin Behind and Following Jesus
Love Rejoices with the Truth
How Christians Fight Temptation
Self-Denial and Following Christ
Identity in Christ Alone
God’s Design Is Good
Sin Promises Freedom but Produces Bondage
Your Body Belongs to God
Marriage as God’s Design, Not Culture’s Creation
Why Creation Matters for Identity
God’s Design for Sexuality and the Hope of the Gospel
The Gospel, Identity, and New Life in Christ
Quiet Growth, Deep Roots, Lasting Fruit
Spiritual Habits That Endure
Living Worthy of the Gospel
Grace and Obedience: The Right Order of Salvation
Work and Rest: A Biblical Balance
Living Faithfully in Relationships
How Scripture Shapes Daily Decisions
Faithfulness in the Ordinary: Walking Steadily with Christ
Running the Race with Endurance by Looking to Christ
Why Ordinary Faithfulness Matters
Slow Spiritual Growth Is Still Real Growth
Faithfulness to Christ in Everyday Life
There Is No “Good” Witchcraft: A Biblical Response to White Magic
How Christians Respond to Trials: Faith, Endurance, and God’s Purpose
Thankfulness as a Way of Life
How Christians Learn Contentment in Christ
Magic, Sorcery, and the Bible’s Clear Warning
Why Gratitude Shapes the Christian Life
How Christians Deal with Anger in a Christlike Way
Biblical Self-Control: Spirit-Empowered Discipline
Growing in Humility: A Gospel-Shaped Life of Grace and Dependence
Grace-Filled Growth, Not Spiritual Grinding
Holiness Is a Gospel Issue: Grace That Transforms Lives
Holiness Without Legalism: Grace-Driven Growth in the Christian Life
The Holy Spirit Produces Real Growth Over Time (Even When It Feels Slow)
Why Willpower Fails: The Spirit and True Christian Growth
The Rise of Wicca and Witchcraft: A Biblical Response
Walking in the Spirit: Daily Dependence and Faithful Obedience
Rooted in Christ: Growing Through Ordinary Faithfulness
Spiritual Habits: Growing in Grace Through Daily Faithfulness
The Christian Life: Faith, Grace, and Ordinary Obedience
A Life Shaped by God’s Word
Healing Frequencies and the Authority of Scripture
How to Read the Bible Faithfully in a Confused Culture
How Scripture Applies to Everyday Life
Trusting God When Scripture Challenges Us
How to Approach Difficult and Offensive Passages in Scripture
Biblical Prophecy Explained: Christ-Centered and Faithful Interpretation
How to Read Biblical Narratives Faithfully: Not Moralism, But Christ
How to Read Proverbs: Wisdom Not Promises
Why Genealogies Matter: God’s Faithfulness in Every Generation
How to Understand the Parables of Jesus (Matthew 13 Explained)
Seeing Christ in All of Scripture: Weekend Reflection – Luke 24:25–27
Moralism vs the Gospel: Reading the Bible Through Christ
The Bible Is About Christ, Not You
Law and Gospel: Why the Difference Matters for the Christian Life
How to Read the Old Testament as a Christian
How All Scripture Points to Jesus Christ
Reading Scripture with Christ at the Center
God’s Word Is Clear and Trustworthy (Psalm 19:7–11)
Why the Meaning of the Bible Does Not Change
Common Bible Reading Mistakes Christians Make
Reading Scripture Correctly: Context, Clarity, and Obedience
When Scripture Confuses Us: Responding to Difficult Bible Passages
Scripture Interprets Scripture
How to Ask Better Questions When Reading Scripture
How to Read Scripture Right: Asking Better Questions
Loving God Means Loving His Word (Psalm 119)
Ask Better Questions When Reading the Bible
Why Context Matters When Reading the Bible
Interpreting Scripture Correctly: Handling God’s Word Faithfully
Reading the Bible Faithfully
Faithful, Wise, and Courageous: A Prayer for Discernment
Christ Builds His Church: Our Confidence in Uncertain Times
Biblical Discernment: An Act of Love
Biblical Discernment: Guarding Your Walk with Christ
Contending for the Faith: A Biblical Explanation of Jude 3
How Churches Guard Sound Doctrine Faithfully
Helping Someone Out of Deception with Truth and Compassion
When Someone You Love Is Deceived
Discernment vs. a Critical Spirit: Truth with Humility
Biblical Correction: Speak Truth Without Pride
Guarding Your Mind in an Information-Driven World
How Christians Resist Being Shaped by Culture
Syncretism: How Mixing Christianity with Culture Corrupts the Gospel
Icon Veneration and Salvation: A Biblical Response to Eastern Orthodoxy
Discerning “God Told Me” Claims: The Sufficiency and Finality of Scripture
Influence Is Not Faithfulness | Discernment in the Age of Celebrity Christianity
How to Evaluate Online Teachers Biblically
Evaluating Church Tradition by the Authority of Scripture
Why Christians Should Discard Yoga Mats: A Biblical Response
True Biblical Revival: Four Marks of Genuine Spiritual Renewal
Why Emotionalism Cannot Replace Biblical Truth
What the Bible Says About False Teachers and Discernment
How to Recognize Theological Drift Before It Takes Root
Why False Teaching Appeals to the Human Heart
How to Speak Truth in Love While Practicing Discernment
Testing Everything by Scripture
How Deception Begins: Biblical Warning Signs of Spiritual Drift
Why Spiritual Maturity Strengthens Discernment
The Holy Spirit and Biblical Discernment: Recognizing Truth and Rejecting Error
How Scripture Equips Believers to Tell Truth from Error
What Is Biblical Discernment and Why It Matters
Building a God-Centered Home
How the Hope of Christ Strengthens Families
The Biblical Warning Against Magic, Spells, and Charms
How Wicca and Witchcraft Deceive by Appearing Harmless
Guard Your Heart: Biblical Wisdom for Faithful Christian Living
Fighting Temptation With the Word of God
Pursuing Purity in a Digital World
Why Christian Families Must Treasure the Local Church
Keeping God’s Word at the Center of the Home
Why the Creator–Creation Distinction Matters When Engaging New Age Beliefs
What Proverbs Teaches Parents About Raising Wise Children
How the Gospel Shapes a Christ-Centered Home
Training Children in the Lord (Ephesians 6:4)
Discipling Children Biblically: Five Gospel-Centered Commitments for Parents
Why Manifestation and the Law of Attraction Contradict Biblical Truth
Biblical Salvation and the Eastern Orthodox Church
Daily Habits That Strengthen a Christian Marriage
Forgiveness and Humility in Marriage
Spiritual Leadership in the Home: A Biblical Vision
Wives Respecting Their Husbands: God’s Design for Marriage (Ephesians 5:33)
Husbands Loving Like Christ
Guarding Our Marriages from Cultural Distortion | Romans 12:2
Unity Through Conflict: A Biblical Path for Christian Marriage
Covenant Love: The Foundation of a Strong Marriage
Marriage Is a Picture of the Gospel
Biblical Submission: Christlike Strength, Not Silence
Biblical Headship: Christlike Leadership in Marriage
God’s Design for Marriage
Standing Firm in Faith When the World Opposes Us
Speaking the Truth in Love
Standing Firm in Truth with Grace in a Hostile Culture
Why Pastors and Elders Must Hold Fast to Sound Doctrine
Handling Disagreement Biblically in the Local Church
Church Discipline as an Act of Love
Guarding the Church from False Unity
Worship in Spirit and Truth: How Jesus Defines True Worship
Why Expositional Preaching Is Essential for the Local Church
Marks of a Healthy Local Church
The Core Theological Errors of the New Age Movement
The Hidden Ways New Age Ideas Enter the Church
How the New Age Redefines Jesus and Why It’s Spiritually Dangerous
Why Biblical Discernment Is Necessary in Every Generation
The New Apostolic Reformation and the Sufficiency of Scripture
Recognizing the Marks of a False Teacher
The Gospel According to Eastern Orthodoxy
Holiness Rooted in Grace: Avoiding Legalism in the Christian Life
Daily Repentance and the Christian Life
Persevering Through Trials with Faith and Hope
Walking by the Spirit, Living a Life Shaped by God’s Grace
How Christians Fight Sin Biblically
Sanctification, How God Shapes Our Daily Life in Christ
Doers of the Word: Living Out Obedient Faith
How Christians Can Delight in God’s Word Daily, Even in Busy or Dry Seasons
Why Adding or Taking Away from God’s Word Is Spiritually Dangerous
How Christians Grow in Discernment, A Biblical and Practical Guide
Biblical Conviction vs. Personal Opinion
The Final Authority of God’s Word
Biblical Worldview: Seeing Life Through the Truth of God’s Word
Sound Doctrine and Spiritual Growth: Starting the Year Anchored in Truth