The Bible, Creation Care, Climate Change, and the Environment - A Christian Perspective

“The biblical picture is that human beings, as image bearers of God, are placed as stewards over the created order. We bear a responsibility for how we treat and use it. We are part of the creation as well as its crowning achievement. God intends for us to use and transform the natural world around us for good purposes. Proper use is not misuse. But as fallen creatures, we can mess things up.”—Jay Wesley Richards

Biblical & Theological Principles

· God owns all of creation (Ps. 24:1).

· Creation exists for and displays God’s glory (Ps. 19:1-4; Col. 1:16-18).

· Humans have a unique and privileged status among all of creation (Gen. 1:27; Matt. 6:26).

· Humans possess a unique calling to steward and cultivate creation (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15; Ps. 8:4-8).

· All of creation has been affected by the fall (Gen. 3:17-18 & Rom. 8:19-22).

Some Helpful Resources:

Helpful Websites:

• Cornwall Alliance
• Acton Institute
• Creation Care

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