In this fifth episode of our special eight-episode series called “Being Christian in today’s culture,” Dr. Denison discusses biblical righteousness. He answers questions such as: 

What is the difference between righteousness and biblical righteousness? Is righteousness the same thing as justice? What does it look like to be righteous in today’s society?

The conversation with Dr. Denison also addresses topics such as racism, gender inequality, economic disparities, immigration, and environmental stewardship. Their conversation seeks to encourage Christians to think biblically, live holy lives, and act redemptively in order to foster a world that flourishes by God's design.

For more, read this episode’s accompanying article, “What is biblical righteousness?”

Topics

(01:55): Diving Deep into Biblical Righteousness

(08:12): The Challenge of Hypocrisy in Pursuing Righteousness

(14:05): Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness: A Biblical Perspective

(22:28): Navigating Complex Cultural Issues with a Biblical Lens

(31:40): The Role of Social Media and Celebrity Culture in Shaping Public Values

(33:09): Addressing Racism: From Historical Context to Personal Experiences

(38:03): The Complex Landscape of Progress and Challenges in Combating Racism

(45:35): Exploring Gender Equality and the Biblical Perspective on Women's Roles

(50:5): Immigration, Borders, and the Biblical Call for Compassion

(57:53): Confronting Simplification and Polarization in Societal Debates

Resources

Episode Transcript (PDF)

What is biblical righteousness?

A pathway for becoming culture-changing Christians - Part 1

Live by biblical truth and authority- Part 2

The power of Christ to change the culture - Part 3

Who determines the value of life - Part 4

About Dr. Jim Denison

Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.

About Dr. Mark Turman

Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture.

About Denison Forum

Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.