ECOLOGY AND THE CHRISTIAN MISSION THE EARTH IS THE LORD’S ECOLOGY AND THE CHRISTIAN MISSION
A. THE EARTH : GOD’S GIFT 1. GOD’S EARTH The earth is ‘good’ The earth is distinct from God, but dependent on God The earth is sacred – but not divine
A. THE EARTH : GOD’S GIFT 2. OUR EARTH Humans – made in God’s image for dominion Humans – called to servant - kingship
B. THE EARTH: CURSE AND COVENANT 1. God’s curse on the earth 2. God’s covenant with the earth 3. Social justice and ecology
C. THE EARTH: GLORY AND REDEMPTION 1.God’s glory is the goal of creation 2. God’s redemption includes the whole of creation
D. THE EARTH : OUR MISSION 1. Love and obedience 2. Kings and priests 3. Compassion and justice