Why Creation Matters for Identity

Marriage as God’s Design, Not Culture’s Creation

Marriage is not a human invention or merely a cultural institution. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Scripture presents marriage as God's design, established in creation, affirmed by Christ, and ultimately pointing to the gospel itself. Drawing from Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4–6, and Ephesians 5:31–32, Dave explores why biblical marriage matters for understanding God's purpose for humanity and why Christians hold to a biblical definition of marriage with both conviction and compassion. Learn how marriage reflects God's created order, displays Christ's covenant love for His Church, and serves as a powerful testimony to the gospel. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Why Creation Matters for Identity

Why does creation matter for identity? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Genesis 1–2 provides the biblical foundation for understanding identity, humanity, sexuality, and our relationship with God. Discover why Scripture teaches that identity is received from our Creator rather than invented by culture, and how the gospel anchors believers in their identity in Christ. This episode addresses modern confusion about identity while pointing listeners to the truth, hope, and clarity found in God's Word. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

God’s Design for Sexuality and the Hope of the Gospel

What does the Bible actually teach about sexuality? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins examines sexuality through the storyline of Scripture—creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Dave explains God's design for sexuality, the effects of sin, and the transforming hope found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The Gospel, Identity, and New Life in Christ

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what Scripture teaches about identity, repentance, sexuality, and union with Christ. This episode carefully distinguishes between temptation, behavior, and identity while emphasizing that the believer's identity is rooted in Christ rather than sinful desires or past struggles. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Romans 6:1–2, Genesis 1–2, Matthew 19, and Ephesians 5, Dave explains God's design for marriage, the transforming power of the gospel, and the importance of speaking truth with both conviction and compassion. The gospel does not merely forgive sinners—it transforms them. Through union with Christ, believers are given a new identity and called to walk in repentance, faith, and obedience to God's Word. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Quiet Growth, Deep Roots, Lasting Fruit

Spiritual growth is often quieter and slower than many Christians expect. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how God faithfully grows His people through abiding in Christ, steady obedience, repentance, perseverance, and grace-driven transformation. Drawing from Psalm 92, John 15, and Philippians 1:6, Dave encourages believers not to confuse slow growth with no growth at all. God's work may sometimes feel ordinary or unseen, but He is faithfully producing deep roots, lasting fruit, and enduring faithfulness in His people. This episode explores: • Spiritual growth and sanctification • Abiding in Christ • Perseverance in the Christian life • God's faithfulness in the process of growth • Why slow growth is still real growth For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/