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Show Summary
Many people today view marriage as a social tradition or cultural institution that can be redefined over time. But Scripture presents marriage very differently.In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why marriage is not a human invention, but a divine institution established by God in creation, affirmed by Christ, and designed to point to the gospel itself.Anchored in Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19, and Ephesians 5, this episode explores the biblical meaning of marriage and why it matters for understanding God’s design for humanity.Audio Player
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Key Scriptures
- Genesis 2:24
- Matthew 19:4–6
- Ephesians 5:22–33
Episode Highlights
- Marriage begins with God’s design in creation
- Jesus affirmed the biblical meaning of marriage
- Marriage is more than a social contract
- Marriage points to Christ and the Church
- Christians hold to biblical marriage because of Scripture
- Truth must be spoken with conviction and compassion
Reflection Questions
- Why does Genesis 2 matter for understanding marriage?
- How does Jesus affirm God’s design for marriage?
- What does it mean that marriage points to Christ and the Church?
- Why is marriage ultimately connected to the gospel?
- How can Christians speak truth with both conviction and compassion?
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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.
