Life, the Universe, and God
Six Big Ideas about Creation
DOWNLOAD HERE (Format is 17-page A4 black & white, 2MB)
A six-part study on God’s Creation in Christian Theology
including:
• an overview of leading writers in eco-theology
• a range of perspectives
• questions and suggestions for discussion and prayer
• issues raised by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Suitable for personal or small group study.
DOWNLOAD HERE (Format is 17-page A4 black & white, 2MB)
A six-part study on God’s Creation in Christian Theology
including:
• an overview of leading writers in eco-theology
• a range of perspectives
• questions and suggestions for discussion and prayer
• issues raised by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Suitable for personal or small group study.
Videos for each study
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Introduction
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Study 1: God is Creator
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Study 2: Creation declares God's glory
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Study 3: Creation is entrusted to human care
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Study 4: Creation is marred by human sin
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Study 5: People are part of Creation
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Study 6: The big story leads to Re-Creation
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Conclusion
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Podcast
Audio from the study videos is available as a podcast: HERE
Introduction
Planet Earth is in a bad way. The incredible beauty and complexity of the natural world, crafted from the goodness of God, is under threat, and we have a nasty feeling it might be our fault. We fear for our survival, and for the world our kids will inherit. The multiple crises that threaten the world seem overwhelming. Faith and hope are more vital now than ever before. Yet we need more than a sense of crisis, or a determination to do something about it at a personal level; “earthkeeping initiatives will not be sustainable in a Christian context unless we are able to relate it clearly to the deepest convictions and symbols of the Christian tradition.” This means doing theology in the face of environmental degradation. It means understanding with fresh eyes the gospel of salvation in Christ from the destructive power of sin, and the Christian hope for a new heaven and a new earth. Christian faith cares for the created world because of God, and God’s love for all things. This is our starting point.
This six-part study is a framework for a Christian understanding of ‘Life, the Universe and Everything’, exploring six central Christian claims about the environment when seen as God’s Creation, and the implications for faith and hope. Sections conclude with questions for discussion and suggestions for deepening reflection in prayer.
This study was written during the Covid-19 lockdown, and includes some ‘points to ponder’ about the connections between the pandemic and care for creation.
Footnotes at the end list references for further reading.
Planet Earth is in a bad way. The incredible beauty and complexity of the natural world, crafted from the goodness of God, is under threat, and we have a nasty feeling it might be our fault. We fear for our survival, and for the world our kids will inherit. The multiple crises that threaten the world seem overwhelming. Faith and hope are more vital now than ever before. Yet we need more than a sense of crisis, or a determination to do something about it at a personal level; “earthkeeping initiatives will not be sustainable in a Christian context unless we are able to relate it clearly to the deepest convictions and symbols of the Christian tradition.” This means doing theology in the face of environmental degradation. It means understanding with fresh eyes the gospel of salvation in Christ from the destructive power of sin, and the Christian hope for a new heaven and a new earth. Christian faith cares for the created world because of God, and God’s love for all things. This is our starting point.
This six-part study is a framework for a Christian understanding of ‘Life, the Universe and Everything’, exploring six central Christian claims about the environment when seen as God’s Creation, and the implications for faith and hope. Sections conclude with questions for discussion and suggestions for deepening reflection in prayer.
This study was written during the Covid-19 lockdown, and includes some ‘points to ponder’ about the connections between the pandemic and care for creation.
Footnotes at the end list references for further reading.
