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Death and the Reality of Sin
Death entered the world because of sin. It reminds us that we live in a fallen creation and need the salvation that only Christ can provide. Yet death does not have the final word. Christ does.Believers Are Immediately with Christ
Paul’s desire to depart and be with Christ in Philippians 1:23 expresses the believer’s confidence beyond this life. When Christians die, their souls are with the Lord while their bodies await the resurrection.This hope does not erase grief. It gives believers comfort in the midst of genuine sorrow.Judgment and the Urgency of the Gospel
Hebrews 9:27 teaches that death is followed by judgment. Every person will give an account to God. Those who trust in Christ stand clothed in His righteousness, while those who reject Him remain under judgment.The certainty of eternity makes the gospel urgent. Our confidence rests in Christ’s finished and sufficient work.Resurrection and Eternal Fellowship with God
The Christian’s hope includes the resurrection of the body and everlasting life in the new heavens and new earth. Those who belong to Christ will be raised, glorified, and dwell with Him forever.Because Jesus conquered sin and death through His life, death, and resurrection, believers can face death with confidence in His promises.Key Scriptures
- Hebrews 9:27
- Philippians 1:23
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.
