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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Hope of the Gospel
Contending for the Word Q&A By Dave JenkinsEpisode Summary
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to biblical Christianity. It is not symbolic, optional, or merely inspirational. The Christian faith stands or falls on the reality that Christ truly rose from the dead.In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why the resurrection matters theologically. Christ’s resurrection confirms the truth of the gospel, declares His victory over sin and death, secures the believer’s hope of salvation, and shapes how Christians live in the present.Listen or Watch
Why the Resurrection Matters
Scripture makes the issue clear: if Christ has not been raised, the Christian faith is futile and believers remain in their sins. But Christ is risen. His resurrection validates the truth of the gospel and confirms that His saving work is complete.The resurrection is not merely proof that there is life after death. It is Christ’s victory over sin, death, and the curse. Because Christ rose, the grave does not have the final word, and believers have certain hope of forgiveness, eternal life, and the future promises of God.Episode Highlights
- The resurrection confirms the truth of the gospel.
- The risen Christ declares victory over sin and death.
- The resurrection secures the believer’s hope of salvation.
- The resurrection shapes how Christians face suffering, fear, and death.
Key Scripture
1 Corinthians 15:17 — “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.”Romans 4:25 — Christ “was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.”More Contending for the Word Q&A
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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.
