Annihilation or Transformation? The Historical Theological Debate Christian history has long wrestled with how literally to interpret the transition from the old earth to the new. This has solidified into two primary camps: Annihilation (Re-creation) and Transformation (Renovation). Theological Position Core Premise Key Scriptural Defence Historical Proponents Annihilation (Creatio ex […]
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The question of whether our current efforts to heal and restore the natural order will be carried over into the New Earth touches on one of the most profound debates in theology. Scripture does not provide an explicit, technical blueprint detailing the fate of specific human projects. However, a strong […]
The concept of the “New Earth” is the ultimate climax of the Christian story. It shows that God does not plan to destroy His creation, but to fix it completely. Many people view heaven as an ethereal, cloud-filled place where spirits float around, but the biblical writers depict a highly […]
The Bible describes the renewal of the cosmos not as a total annihilation and replacement, but as a radical transformation and restoration of the current creation to its intended, “very good” state, free from sin and its effects. This process is central to biblical eschatology (the study of final events) and is […]
Human history is a long, winding book full of dark chapters. It is a tale of wars, tears, and broken promises. To many, it looks like a story spinning out of control. But for those who know the ancient promise, the final page is already written. The story of this […]
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 the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]