Episode 35 | Should Christians Care About Environmental Conservation?

Are environmentalism and eco-friendliness noble pursuits from a biblical perspective? Should Christians care or make efforts to contribute toward this ever-growing movement? And what did the secular humanists get wrong about environmental conservation? We answer all these questions and more today in a sincere endeavor to understand how we can honor the Creator based on how the biblical authors described and considered creation.

Scriptures

• Genesis 1-3, 6-9, 19:24
• Exodus 3
• Joshua 6:1-27
• Job 40-41
• Proverbs 16:18
• Ezekiel 37:1-10
• Matthew 8:23-27, 12:34, 14:22-36, 21:1-11, 28:16-18
• Mark 4:36-41, 6:45-56, 11:1-11
• Luke 8:22-25, 19:28-44
• John 6:16-24, 12:12-19
• Romans 14
• Ephesians 4:1-6
• 2 Peter 3:10–12

Resources

• ESV Study Bible
• “43 Bible Verses about the Power of God”
• “100+ Easy Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly”
• Blue Letter Bible, “Miracles Recorded in the Old Testament”
• Blue Letter Bible, “Our Lord’s Miracles”
• Henah Velez, “99 Sustainable Swaps To Incorporate Into Your Daily Routine”
• Got Questions, “What does it mean that heaven and earth will pass away?”
• Got Questions, “What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?”
• John MacArthur, “Jesus’ Power over the Natural”
• John Piper, “All Authority in Heaven and Earth: The Sovereignty of Jesus and His Unstoppable Mission”

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