Climate Change

The Bible does not explicitly address climate change as a modern scientific concept, but it provides principles regarding stewardship of the earth, creation care, and the relationship between humanity and the environment.

The biblical context reflects an agrarian society where the health of the land directly affected the community's survival, emphasizing the importance of caring for the environment.

• Stewardship of Creation
• God's Sovereignty over Nature
• The Interconnectedness of Creation
• Judgment and Restoration

1. Genesis 2:15God places Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it, illustrating the call to stewardship.
2. Leviticus 25:23-24The land belongs to God, and we are sojourners, reminding us of our temporary stewardship.

1. Genesis 1:26-28God grants humanity dominion over the earth, emphasizing the responsibility to steward creation.
2. Psalm 24:1The earth is the Lord's, highlighting God's ownership and our role as caretakers.
3. Romans 8:19-22Creation eagerly awaits redemption, indicating the impact of human sin on the environment and the hope for restoration.

• Engage in sustainable practices that honor God's creation.
• Advocate for policies that protect the environment and promote justice for those affected by ecological degradation.
• Educate others about the biblical mandate for creation care.

• Affirms God's sovereignty over creation and the responsibility of humanity to care for it.
• Highlights the interconnectedness of all creation and the impact of human actions on the environment.
• Points to the ultimate restoration of creation through Christ.

• Creation

  The doctrine of creation underscores the inherent value of the natural world and our responsibility towards it.

• Stewardship

  The concept of stewardship is foundational to understanding humanity's role in caring for the earth.