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A Biblical Response to Same-Sex Relationships
In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins provides a biblical response to same-sex relationships by examining what Scripture teaches about marriage, sexuality, and God’s design for human flourishing.Beginning in Genesis and continuing throughout the New Testament, the Bible presents marriage as the covenant union of one man and one woman. Dave explains why Christians believe God’s design for sexuality is rooted in creation, affirmed throughout Scripture, and clarified through the gospel of Jesus Christ.This biblical response to same-sex relationships emphasizes both truth and grace, helping believers understand God’s design while extending compassion and gospel hope to those struggling with sin. Through Jesus Christ, sinners can find forgiveness, grace, and transformation through repentance and faith.Listen and Watch
A Biblical Response to Same-Sex Relationships
Scripture teaches that God’s design for marriage and sexuality is good, wise, and intended for human flourishing. Christians are called to hold firmly to biblical truth while demonstrating Christlike compassion toward others. This biblical response to same-sex relationships is rooted not in cultural opinion but in the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word.Contending for the Word Q&A
Contending for the Word Q&A helps Christians think biblically about theology, discernment, Christian living, and the issues facing the Church today. Each episode answers questions with clarity, conviction, and compassion from the truth of God’s Word.Listen to more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A at Servants of Grace .Watch Contending for the Word Q&A on YouTube: Contending for the Word Q&A Playlist .
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 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.
