The Bible offers a comprehensive and profound perspective on the environment, providing a theological framework that mandates human responsibility toward the natural world. This view moves far beyond simply using nature for human benefit, instead casting humanity as stewards of God’s creation, accountable for its health and flourishing. From […]
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The depiction of the “Earth” in the Bible is far more than a mere physical backdrop for human history; it is a central theological character in the unfolding drama of creation, fall, and redemption. The biblical text presents the Earth not as a lifeless commodity, but as a living theatre […]
The Bible teaches that humanity has a clear responsibility to care for and protect the environment as an act of obedience and worship to God, the Creator and owner of all things. This responsibility is described through several key concepts: Stewardship (Caretakership): The Earth belongs to God, and humans are appointed as […]
The new creation (Greek: καινὴ κτίσις) is a concept found in the Old Testament and New Testament. The concept is presented in two ways. On the one hand it refers to the personal spiritual transformation of individual believers in the present age, specifically relating to the new life (ἐν καινότητι ζωῆς) and new nature gained via spiritual rebirth through […]
The Bible presents a rich and multi-faceted view of nature, depicting it not as an impersonal resource or an independent deity, but as God’s deliberate creation, imbued with intrinsic value and purpose. This perspective frames humanity’s relationship with the natural world as one of interdependence, responsibility, and reverent appreciation. […]
The Bible does not mention the modern scientific phenomenon of “global warming” explicitly; the language, science, and specific concerns of contemporary climate change were unknown to its ancient authors. Instead, the Bible offers a framework of theological and ethical principles that Christian individuals and denominations apply in diverse ways to […]
The Bible, a foundational text for billions of Christians, was written millennia before the modern concept of anthropogenic climate change emerged. Consequently, it contains no explicit mention of greenhouse gases, fossil fuels, or climate models. Yet, within its narratives and teachings, readers find a rich source of theological principles that […]
The coral reefs are bleaching. The glaciers are melting. Hurricanes are getting stronger, and droughts are lasting longer. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by climate data or guilty about your carbon footprint, you’re not alone. For many Christians, environmental issues create an uncomfortable tension between caring for creation and […]
God’s Kindness at Christmas The celebration of Christmas, at its core, is a global acknowledgment of a central tenet in Christian theology: the profound and unmerited kindness of God toward humanity. It is an annual moment of reflection centred on the Nativity, the story of God choosing to enter the […]
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (Revelation 21:5) New. Who thought that such a small and apparently simple word could contain so much potential for debate? I […]
The Sacred Stewardship: The Mandate of Care in Genesis 2:15 In the opening chapters of the Bible, the narrative of creation establishes more than just the origin of the physical world; it defines the original divinely-appointed vocation of humanity. Genesis 2:15 states that God placed man in the Garden of Eden “to […]
The concept of a “New Earth” is a central, hope-filled doctrine within Christian theology, found primarily in the final books of the New Testament. It moves beyond the idea of an ethereal, disembodied heaven and promises a tangible, renewed physical existence where God dwells with humanity. This doctrine is not […]
The biblical concept of “new heavens and a new earth” offers a profound vision of cosmic renewal that serves as a cornerstone of Christian eschatology (the study of end times). This concept is primarily detailed in the prophetic books of Isaiah and Revelation and speaks not to the abandonment […]
A new book “Eco-Incites: Cogent Comments On Creation Care for Such a Time As This” has been released, written by Phillip Donnell, Team Leader of NCNZ. Over the past 25 years, he has emerged as one of New Zealand’s foremost Christian eco commentators. Throughout that period, he has written hundreds […]