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Identity in Christ Alone
In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why true identity is found in Christ alone, not in desires, feelings, or self-expression.In a culture that encourages people to define themselves by their desires and emotions, Scripture points us to a different foundation. Through union with Christ, believers receive a new identity grounded not in fluctuating feelings but in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Looking at 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Luke 9:23, this episode explores why biblical identity is rooted in creation, redemption, and discipleship.Listen to the Episode
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- Modern culture often encourages people to build identity on desires and self-expression.
- Scripture teaches that identity is rooted in our relationship with God and ultimately found in Christ.
- Through faith in Christ, believers become new creations and receive a new identity.
- Human desires are real but cannot serve as the foundation for identity because they are affected by sin.
- Following Christ involves submitting our desires to His authority and His Word.
- Identity rooted in Christ provides stability, security, and lasting hope.
- Christians should engage identity conversations with both truth and compassion.
Key Scripture
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Luke 9:23
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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.
