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Episode Summary
What does creation teach us about human identity? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why a biblical understanding of identity must begin with Genesis 1:26-27. Scripture teaches that every person is created by God, made in His image, and designed according to His purpose. When creation is rejected, identity becomes something people attempt to construct for themselves, leading to confusion and instability. The gospel restores what sin has broken, bringing believers into renewed fellowship with God and conforming them to His design.Listen
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Episode Highlights
- Why human identity begins with God’s creative work.
- What it means to be made in the image of God.
- How creation establishes human dignity, value, and purpose.
- Why rejecting creation leads to confusion about identity.
- How the gospel restores what sin has broken.
- Living confidently according to God’s design.
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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.
