Theological Foundation

The theological foundation for creation care emerges from a deep reading of Scripture that portrays the Earth not merely as a backdrop to human history, but as a living participant in divine revelation and covenant. Genesis presents the Earth as “good” (Genesis 1:31), underscoring God’s intentionality in crafting a world that reflects divine wisdom, balance, and beauty. Humanity's role, as stewards in Genesis 2:15—“to till it and keep it”—denotes both cultivation and protection, signifying a vocational relationship rather than exploitative dominion. The Psalms echo this harmony, with nature depicted as a co-worshiper of God (Psalm 96:12; 148). The prophetic literature often ties ecological degradation to spiritual infidelity, suggesting that how communities treat the land mirrors their covenantal alignment with God.

In the New Testament, creation care is reframed through Christological and eschatological lenses. Colossians 1:16–17 declares that “all things have been created through him and for him...in him all things hold together,” situating ecological integrity within the scope of Christ’s redemptive work. Paul’s reflection in Romans 8 reveals a groaning creation longing for liberation, aligning environmental restoration with the hope of resurrection. Theologically, this calls for an ethic that embraces environmental stewardship as part of holistic discipleship. It also invites churches to engage climate justice, not as a secular concern, but as an extension of neighbor love (Matthew 22:39) and a witness to God’s reconciling mission. Thus, creation care becomes not a political accessory, but a sacramental practice—responding to the sacredness of a world God still calls good.