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Genesis, Culture, and the Foundations of a Biblical Worldview
Show: Equipping You in Grace with Dave Jenkins
Series: Created by God, Foundations for a Biblical Worldview
Episode: What Genesis Has to Do with Culture
Show Summary
In today’s episode, Dave continues the March series, Created by God: Foundations for a Biblical Worldview.
Genesis 1–3 does more than introduce the Bible, it establishes the entire framework for creation, culture, morality,
gender, human dignity, work, justice, and the gospel itself.
Dave explains why every modern cultural debate—identity, sexuality, marriage, justice, dignity, and morality—ultimately traces back to Genesis. The episode explores why secular ethics collapse without a Creator, how Genesis shapes Christian ethics, and how believers can stand firm in a confused age with clarity, conviction, and compassion. Dave also shares a brief announcement about his upcoming April Biblical Worldview book release.
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Episode Notes
1. Ethics Begins with the Creator
- Morality requires God as Creator.
- Goodness is defined by God, not by culture or consensus (Genesis 1:31).
- The creation order establishes distinctions, design, and boundaries.
2. Marriage, Sexuality, and Human Dignity in Genesis
- Marriage is created by God (Genesis 2:24).
- Gender is binary because God created it (Genesis 1:27).
- Human dignity flows from the image of God, not performance.
3. Why Secular Ethics Collapse
- Without the Creator, morality becomes subjective.
- Without the image of God, dignity is negotiable.
- Sexual ethics collapse when desire becomes authoritative.
- Secular justice movements borrow biblical language but reject biblical foundations.
4. Applying Genesis to Cultural Challenges
- Anchor your identity in the Creator, not your feelings.
- Let creation order define marriage, sexuality, and gender.
- Treat every person with dignity because they are image bearers.
- Work is worship, rooted in pre-Fall creation.
- Pursue justice with impartiality based on God’s character.
- Speak truth with compassion, never compromise.
5. Standing Firm in a Culture That Rejects Genesis
- Start with Scripture, not cultural pressure.
- Expect opposition, but do not fear.
- Love people deeply, even when you disagree.
- Model God’s design in your own life.
- Stay rooted in the local church.
- Fix your eyes on Christ, not on cultural chaos.
Key Scriptures
Genesis 1:31; Genesis 2:24; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; Psalm 100:3; Matthew 19:4–6; Romans 1:24–27; Judges 21:25; Proverbs 3:5–6; Colossians 1:17
Call to Action
If this episode encouraged you, please share it with someone wrestling with cultural confusion today.
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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 (G3 Press, 2022), 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.
