what do christians believe about the nature and value of planet earth?

Question 1

what do christians believe about the value of planet earth?

Answer 1

1.believe it’s precious
2.it should be valued
3.that everything on it belongs to God

Question 2

where do christian beliefs about the value of earth come from?

Answer 2

Psalm 24:1
the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,the world, and those who live in it

Question 3

why was earth created?[2]

Answer 3

first and foremost for God and for his purpose(and has its own value in his eyes)

2.for human inhabition.

Question 4

what quote reinforces beliefs about why earth was created?

Answer 4

Psalm 104:4
you use the winds as your messenger and flashes of lightening as your servants

Question 5

how would liberal christians interpret the quote Garden of Eden?

Answer 5

believe its a metaphor for earth and it suggests God created a perfect and balanced earth

Question 6

what quote reniforces beliefs about the Garden of Eden?

Answer 6

Genesis 1
saw everything that he had made and indeed it was very good

Question 7

why do christians believe earth should be valued?[5]

Answer 7

1.created by God for his purpose
2.everything in it belongs to God
3.created for God’s purpose
4.humans were given responsibility towards the earth by God so by doing this they are fulfilling God’s will which is one of their purposes in life
5.some christians believe the natural world reveals something of Gods nature

Question 8

how does the natural world reveal something of Gods nature?

Answer 8

the complexities and wonders of nature reveals design which shows that the intricacies of the world must be the result of an intelligent designer
eg.eyes,thumbs,snowflakes

Question 9

how do many christians celebrate earth?

Answer 9

harvest festival services, where God as sustainer is thanked and the relationship between humanity and the earth is remembered(humans are dependent on earth)

Question 10

what quote reinforces the idea that human action affects the world?

Answer 10

Joel 1:11-12
Despair all you farmers!wail all you vine growers!weep because the wheat and barley-yes all the field crops-are ruined.The grape vines and the fig trees have all withered.The pomegranate trees,palm trees and apple trees-yes, all the fruit tress-have dried up.All joys have dried up with them