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God’s Design Is Good
In this weekend reflection from Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why God’s design for humanity, marriage, sexuality, and relationships is good, wise, and purposeful.
Anchored in Genesis 1:31, this episode reminds Christians that God’s commands are not barriers to joy but guides toward life and flourishing. Even in a fallen world distorted by sin, the gospel offers hope through Jesus Christ, who restores what sin has broken.
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Episode Notes
- God’s design is good because it flows from His wisdom and goodness.
- God’s commands are not meant to restrict joy but to lead toward life and flourishing.
- Sin distorts what God originally created, but it does not erase the goodness of His design.
- The gospel offers hope because Jesus Christ restores what sin has broken.
- Christians trust that the Creator knows what is best for His creation.
Key Scripture
- Genesis 1:31
- Revelation 21:5
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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.
