Identity, Desire, and the Hope of the Gospel

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Identity, Desire, and the Hope of the Gospel

Show Summary

Our culture often says that desires define who we are, but Scripture gives us a better and more stable foundation. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why our identity is not found in our desires, feelings, or experiences, but in our union with Christ.Looking at Galatians 2:20, Romans 7, James 1, and Colossians 3, this episode addresses the reality of struggle, the hope of the gospel, and the security believers have because their identity is found in Christ alone.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Why desires are real but do not define identity
  • How indwelling sin helps explain the Christian struggle
  • Why union with Christ gives believers a secure identity
  • How to live from gospel identity rather than chasing identity
  • How Christians can speak with clarity and compassion in a confused age

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