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Stand Firm: Living Worthy of the Gospel
Show: Contending for the Word Q&A Host: Dave JenkinsShow Summary
Living worthy of the gospel means living in a way that reflects the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ.What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel?In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains Philippians 1:27 alongside Ephesians 4:1 and Colossians 1:10 to show that the gospel not only saves us—it shapes how we live.A life worthy of the gospel is not about earning salvation, but reflecting the grace of God in our character, perseverance, unity, and obedience.- Why “worthy” does not mean earning salvation
- How the gospel shapes Christlike character
- Why endurance matters in difficulty
- How spiritual fruit flows from grace
- What it means to live consistently with the gospel
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Episode Notes
Key Scriptures
- Philippians 1:27
- Ephesians 4:1
- Colossians 1:10
Big Idea
A life worthy of the gospel reflects Christ in character, perseverance, unity, and obedience flowing from the grace of God.Key Points
- Worthy does not mean earning salvation
- Worthy living reflects Christlike character
- Worthy living endures in difficulty
- Worthy living bears fruit
Takeaway
The gospel saves us and then shapes us.Call to Action
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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.
