Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter?

The resurrection of Jesus Christ matters because it confirms His victory over sin and death and proves that salvation is real. Without the resurrection, Christianity collapses and faith is futile.

Was the resurrection of Jesus a historical event?

Yes, the resurrection of Jesus is presented in Scripture as a historical, bodily event witnessed by many. Christianity is rooted in this historical reality, not symbolic interpretation.

What happens if the resurrection is not true?

If the resurrection is not true, the Christian faith is empty and believers remain in their sins. The gospel depends entirely on the historical resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Why the Resurrection Still Divides the World: Easter and Worldview Clarity

Name: Why the Resurrection Still Divides the World | Easter
Uploaded: 2026-04-11
Channel: Dave Jenkins
Description: In this Weekly Watch episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why the literal, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is foundational to the gospel and why it remains the dividing line between competing worldviews.

⏱️ Estimated Reading Time: 2 min read

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Easter, Worldviews, and the Resurrection: Why the Empty Tomb Still Divides the World

Host: Dave Jenkins | Show: Contending for the Word — Weekly Watch | Date: 4/11/2026

Show Summary

Every Easter season, something predictable happens—and even after Easter has passed, those patterns remain. The resurrection of Jesus gets softened, reframed, and repackaged.

But the issue is deeper than disagreement. It’s worldview. If Christ did not rise, Christianity collapses. But because He has risen, reality itself is defined by God’s truth and authority.

This episode steps back to examine what Easter reveals about culture, theology, and the authority of Scripture.

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Key Scriptures

1 Corinthians 15:14–17
Luke 24
Acts 2:32
Romans 1:4

Full Episode Notes

The resurrection is the dividing line between Christianity and every competing worldview.

If it is symbolic, Christianity becomes therapeutic. If it is historical, it demands submission to Christ as Lord.

The issue is not just interpretation—it is authority.

Will Scripture define reality, or will culture reinterpret it?

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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.

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