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Jesus Christ: Fully God, Fully Man, Savior of Sinners
Show Summary
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became truly man without ceasing to be truly God. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains Christ’s deity, humanity, and saving work.Jesus is not merely a teacher, prophet, or moral example. Through His perfect life, death, and resurrection, He accomplished salvation for sinners and remains the only hope for all who trust in Him.Listen or Watch
Jesus Christ Is Fully God
John 1:1 teaches that the Word was with God and was God. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He did not come into existence at Bethlehem, nor is He a created being. He is truly and eternally God, worthy of worship and honor.Colossians 1:15–16 also declares that Christ is the image of the invisible God and that all things were created through Him and for Him. The identity of Jesus Christ stands at the center of the Christian faith because everything depends upon who He is.Jesus Christ Became Truly Man
John 1:14 teaches that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus did not merely appear human. He became truly man without ceasing to be truly God.Christ took on a real human nature so that He could identify with us and accomplish redemption for us. The eternal Son entered our world in humility, lived in perfect obedience, and fulfilled what sinners could never accomplish for themselves.Jesus Christ Came to Save Sinners
Jesus came not merely to teach, but to save. Through His perfect life, His death on the cross, and His resurrection from the dead, Christ accomplished salvation for His people.Christianity is not ultimately about moral improvement or religious performance. It is about Christ, knowing Him, trusting Him, and following Him. Salvation is found in Christ alone.Christ Is the Only Hope
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, truly God and truly man, and the Savior of sinners. He is the center of the Christian faith and the only hope for salvation.Everything in the Christian life flows from who Jesus is and what He has done. May we look to Christ with faith, worship Him as Lord, and rest in His finished work for sinners.Continue Growing in God’s Word
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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).
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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.
