1. ECOLOGY AND THE CHRISTIAN MISSION
THE EARTH IS THE LORD’S
ECOLOGY AND THE CHRISTIAN MISSION

2. 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

3. A. THE EARTH : GOD’S GIFT 2. OUR EARTH
Humans – made in God’s image for dominion
Humans – called to servant - kingship

4. 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

5. C. THE EARTH: GLORY AND REDEMPTION
1.God’s glory is the goal of creation
2. God’s redemption includes the whole of creation

6. D. THE EARTH : OUR MISSION
1. Love and obedience
2. Kings and priests
3. Compassion and justice