Creation Care

Creation Care refers to the biblical mandate for humanity to steward and protect God's creation, reflecting God's character and intentions for the earth.

The biblical narrative begins with creation in Genesis, where God declares His creation 'very good.' The ancient Near Eastern context often viewed nature as something to be exploited, contrasting with the biblical view of stewardship.

• Stewardship of Creation
• The Goodness of Creation
• Human Responsibility
• Restoration and Redemption

1. Genesis 2:15God places Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it, establishing the principle of stewardship.
2. Matthew 6:26Jesus teaches about God's provision for creation, illustrating God's care for all living things.

1. Genesis 1:26-28God grants humanity dominion over the earth, emphasizing stewardship and responsibility.
2. Psalm 24:1Affirms that the earth and everything in it belongs to the Lord, highlighting the sacredness of creation.
3. Romans 8:19-21Speaks of creation waiting in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed, indicating the interconnectedness of creation and redemption.

• Engage in sustainable practices that honor God's creation.
• Advocate for policies that protect the environment and promote justice.
• Educate others about the importance of caring for creation as a reflection of faith.

• Affirms that creation is a reflection of God's glory and character.
• Highlights humanity's role as caretakers of God's creation, responsible for its well-being.
• Connects the redemption of creation with the redemptive work of Christ.

• Animal Care in the Bible

  Animal care is a vital aspect of the broader theme of creation care, where humans are called to be stewards of all God's creation.

• Christian Activism

  The call to stewardship of creation is a significant aspect of Christian activism, emphasizing the responsibility to protect the environment as God's creation.

• Conservation

  The concept of conservation is closely tied to the broader theme of creation care, which emphasizes the importance of protecting and preserving the environment.

• Divine Ownership

  Understanding divine ownership leads to a commitment to care for creation as a reflection of God's character and authority.

• Environmental Justice

  Creation Care intersects with themes of justice, as the degradation of creation often disproportionately affects the poor and marginalized.

• Livestock

  The biblical mandate to care for livestock reflects a broader theme of stewardship over God's creation.

• Stewards

  Stewardship encompasses the responsibility to care for the environment and God's creation, reflecting His character as Creator.

• Stewardship

  Creation Care is a specific application of the broader biblical principle of stewardship, which encompasses all resources entrusted to humanity.

• Stewardship

  Stewardship includes the responsibility to care for God's creation, reflecting His character and intentions for the earth.

• Sustainability

  Sustainability is closely linked to the biblical mandate of creation care, where believers are called to protect and preserve the environment.

• Wisdom in Creation

  Understanding wisdom in creation leads to a biblical mandate for stewardship and care for the environment as a reflection of God's order.