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The Cross of Christ: Substitution, Justice, and Redemption
Author: Dave Jenkins
Show: Contending for the Word Q&A
Show Summary
What happened at the cross of Jesus Christ? The cross is not merely a symbol of love or the account of a tragic death. It is the defining event of the gospel, where Christ bore the punishment sinners deserve, satisfied the justice of God, and accomplished redemption for His people.
In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why the cross reveals the seriousness of sin, the necessity of substitutionary atonement, the holiness and justice of God, and the forgiveness and reconciliation secured through Jesus Christ alone.
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Key Scriptures
- Isaiah 53:5
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
- Romans 3:23–26
- 1 Peter 3:18
Episode Highlights
- Sin is rebellion against a holy God and brings real guilt.
- Jesus Christ died in the place of sinners as their substitute.
- At the cross, God’s justice was satisfied without compromising His holiness.
- Christ accomplished redemption, forgiveness, reconciliation, peace, and hope.
- The cross calls believers to rest in the finished work of Christ alone.
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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 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.
