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The Biblical Response to the Climate Agenda
Contending for the Word –
• Dave Jenkins
Christians are called to care for creation as faithful stewards without bowing to fear, ideology, or man-centered control. Scripture—not alarmism—must shape our convictions and conduct.
Understanding the Issue
The modern climate agenda is often framed as a moral and existential crisis requiring immediate action.
From political policies to grassroots activism, climate change is portrayed as one of the defining issues of our time.
For Christians, the question is not merely, “What does the science say?”—it’s “What does Scripture say?”
Creation and Stewardship
Genesis 1:26–28 teaches that God gave mankind dominion over the earth—not to exploit it selfishly,
but to steward it responsibly. Psalm 24:1 reminds us that “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.”
We are called to care for creation as stewards, not owners.
However, biblical stewardship does not mean embracing panic-driven or humanistic philosophies that elevate the earth above its Creator
(Romans 1:25). It means honoring God in how we manage His creation.
Man’s Problem Is Not Carbon—It’s Sin
The root of the world’s issues is not climate change—it’s the Fall. Romans 8:20–22 tells us that creation
itself is groaning under the weight of sin, awaiting redemption. While environmental degradation is real, it’s ultimately a symptom of a world cursed by sin. The gospel—not global policy—is the solution.
Christians should avoid any agenda that seeks to manipulate guilt, redefine morality, or assert human control apart from God’s authority. Colossians 1:17 says that Christ holds all things together—not carbon credits or international treaties.
Living Wisely and Obediently
- Yes, care for the earth—but don’t worship it.
- Yes, live wisely—but don’t live fearfully.
- Yes, be responsible—but keep your eyes on eternity.
2 Peter 3:10–13 reminds us that this world will one day pass away. Our hope is not in a “green utopia,”
but in the new heavens and new earth God will bring in His time. Until then, we live as faithful stewards with a gospel-centered perspective.
Final Thoughts
The climate agenda is not inherently evil, but it becomes dangerous when it shifts from wise stewardship to man-centered control or globalist
ideology. Christians must test every message through the lens of Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21).
Let’s care for creation because we love its Creator—and let’s never lose sight of the fact that our ultimate calling is to proclaim Christ
crucified in a groaning world that needs redemption, not merely reform.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.