Biblical Guide to Creation Care
The call to care for creation resonates from every page of Scripture, from Genesis through to Revelation. This guide is designed to help users navigate what the Bible has to say about the glorious gift of creation, and humanity’s responsibility to tend and till it.
Users can explore creation care passages by theme or books of the Bible. Each passage is accompanied by one or more excerpts from commentaries by leading biblical scholars from diverse theological backgrounds.
“Take-Aways” are also provided for each piece of Scripture, which serve to draw out the main themes of the passage, provide connections to our modern context, and pose questions for reflection. You are invited to explore what the Bible and our faith have to say about this important issue.
Using This Guide: Click on one of the links below to begin exploring this guide either by theme or books of the Bible. Throughout the guide, shadow boxes are used to provide more in depth information. Simply click outside these boxes in order to close them.
Biblical Passages By Theme (Or Search By Books Of The Bible)
God as Creator and Sovereign of the Earth
Creation Reveals the Glory of God
God As Creator And Sovereign Of The Earth
Below are scriptural passages, take-aways, and commentaries for this theme. Click on the title above or any of the passages below to be taken to this section of the guide. Click outside the box to close it
Genesis 1-2
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary
C.I. Scofield’s Commentary
Eerdmans’ Commentary on the Bible
The Oxford Bible Commentary
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Commentary
The New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Leviticus 25: 23-24
Take-Aways
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Matthew Henrey’s Concise Commentary
1 Chronicles 29: 11-12
Take-Aways
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Job 26: 7-14
Take-Aways
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Psalm 8
Take-Aways
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Eerdmans’ Commentary on the Bible
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Psalm 95: 3-5
Take-Aways
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Psalm 104
Take-Aways
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Eerdmans’ Commentary on the Bible
Creation Reveals The Glory Of God
Below are scriptural passages, take-aways, and commentaries for this theme. Click on the title above or any of the passages below to be taken to this section of the guide. Click outside the box to close it
Psalm 19: 1-4
Take-Aways
Calvin’s Commentary on Psalms
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Psalm 96: 1, 11-12
Take-Aways
Calvin’s Commentary on Psalms
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Psalm 148
Take-Aways
Calvin’s Commentary on Psalms
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Eerdmans’ Commentary
Romans 1: 20-23
Take-Aways
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Revelation 5: 11-13
Take-Aways
The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
God Cares For And Sustains Creation
Below are scriptural passages, take-aways, and commentaries for this theme. Click on the title above or any of the passages below to be taken to this section of the guide. Click outside the box to close it
Genesis 6: 18-21
Take-Aways
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Genesis 9: 8-17
Take-Aways
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Exodus 23: 10-12
Take-Aways
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Leviticus 25: 1-24
Take-Aways
Eerdmans’ Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Leviticus 26: 3-13
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary
Job 38: 39-41; 39: 5-8
Take-Aways
Eerdmans’ Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Psalm 145: 3-17
Take-Aways
Eerdmans’ Commentary
Matthew 6: 25-31
Take-Aways
Calvin’s Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Humanity’s Relationship To Creation
Below are scriptural passages, take-aways, and commentaries for this theme. Click on the title above or any of the passages below to be taken to this section of the guide. Click outside the box to close it
Genesis 2: 15
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary
Leviticus 25: 23-24
Take-Aways
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Deuteronomy 20: 19
Take-Aways
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
2 Chronicles 7: 13-14
Take-Aways
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Psalm 65
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Psalms
Eerdmans’ Commentary
Psalm 104: 14-15
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Psalms
Eerdmans’ Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Isaiah 5: 8
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Psalms
Eerdmans’ Commentary
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Human Sin And Creation
Below are scriptural passages, take-aways, and commentaries for this theme. Click on the title above or any of the passages below to be taken to this section of the guide. Click outside the box to close it
Genesis 3: 17-19
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Genesis 6: 5-13
Take-Aways
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Leviticus 26: 14-35
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary
Eerdmans Commentary
New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Isaiah 24: 5-6
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Isaiah
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Hosea 4: 1-3
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Hosea
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Luke 16: 13
Take-Aways
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Creation Care As Justice
Below are scriptural passages, take-aways, and commentaries for this theme. Click on the title above or any of the passages below to be taken to this section of the guide. Click outside the box to close it
Micah 6: 1-8
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Micah
Eerdmans Commentary
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Matthew 22: 37-40
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Eerdmans Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Matthew 25: 31-45
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Luke 4: 18-19
Take-Aways
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
New Jerome Biblical Commentary
John 13: 34
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on John
Eerdmans Commentary
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Creation Renewed
Below are scriptural passages, take-aways, and commentaries for this theme. Click on the title above or any of the passages below to be taken to this section of the guide. Click outside the box to close it
Leviticus 26: 40-45
Take-Aways
Eerdmans Commentary
Isaiah 35: 1-6
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Isaiah
Eerdmans Commentary
Isaiah 55: 12-13
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Isaiah
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Oxford Bible Commentary
Isaiah 65: 17-23
Take-Aways
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Oxford Bible Commentary
Romans 8: 19-23
Take-Aways
John Calvin’s Commentary on Romans
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Revelation 21: 1-5
Take-Aways
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary
Oxford Bible Commentary
Resources
Special Thanks
Take-Aways Fact Sheet
Bibliography
