Bible and Creation Care: Stewardship or Dominion?

📖 Introduction

Climate change has become one of the defining challenges of our time, stirring debate not only in political and scientific circles but deeply within Christian communities. Does Scripture call believers to care for God’s creation, or does it give us license to dominate it? This 7-day study seeks to explore this very question, guiding you through biblical truths about the natural world and our responsibility toward it.

The Bible is the foundation for Christian living, offering guidance on how we should relate to the environment. From Genesis, where God places humanity in the Garden of Eden, to Revelation, depicting the restoration of all things, Scripture speaks profoundly about creation. Yet interpretations vary: some emphasize dominion, highlighting humankind’s authority over the earth; others focus on stewardship, underscoring care and preservation.

Throughout these seven days, we will uncover what it means to be made in God’s image and the implications this has for how we treat the environment. We will reflect on God’s purpose in creation and how the fall of mankind disrupted harmony but also paved the way for redemption and restoration through Christ. By grounding ourselves in biblical wisdom, we’ll thoughtfully consider our role as caretakers of the planet amidst a complex modern landscape.

Whether you feel passionate about environmental protection or uncertain about its place in faith, this study invites you to listen prayerfully to Scripture and seek God’s heart for creation and culture. As you journey through the week, let’s allow the Word to shape our understanding and inspire actions that honor the Creator and His handiwork.