Every Easter season, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is reinterpreted, softened, or reduced to metaphor. But beneath these reinterpretations lies a deeper issue—worldview. In this Weekly Watch episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why the literal, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is not optional to Christianity, but foundational to the gospel itself. If Christ did not rise, Christianity collapses. But because He has risen, reality itself is defined by God's truth and authority. Now that Easter has passed, this episode steps back to examine what was revealed in how the resurrection was discussed and understood. Drawing from Scripture and engaging contemporary cultural trends, Dave shows why the resurrection must be understood as historical reality, not symbolic language. This episode also addresses how modern theology and culture attempt to redefine the person and work of Jesus—and why the Christian faith rests on the truth of the empty tomb and the testimony of eyewitnesses. Christians are not called to reinterpret the resurrection to fit cultural expectations. We are called to proclaim it faithfully, with clarity, conviction, and hope. 🔗 For more from Contending for the Word: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/