A God to all generations: “Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” (Psalm 100:3-5 ESV)
The sending of Jesus was not a transaction, but an invitation. God’s love for the world was shown in Jesus by His provision of Jesus as a meeting place between humanity and God. His provision of a living example of His desire for all of humanity, and of what a life looks like in the image of God.
I believe that humans are responsible for caring for the earth. The Creator gave the responsibility of stewards to the first man and woman. We should do what we can to be wise about how we use earth’s resources and care for the life around us. However, I also believe that the Earth is in God’s hands and this is what He says about it...