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/