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들어가는 말
1. 성서와 생태학의 상관성
2. 생태학의 관점에서 본 누가 문서
3. 나오는 말
Ecological Reading on Luke-Acts
1. 성서와 생태학의 상관성
2. 생태학의 관점에서 본 누가 문서
3. 나오는 말
Ecological Reading on Luke-Acts
본문내용
rvice of all creation.
In this study, I discussed the biblical ecological vision by discussing the kingdom of God, the most central and most comprehensive symbol in the New Testament for salvation and ethics. My thesis is two-fold: (1) that the New Testaments vision for salvation includes the restorative re-creation of the entire universe--both human and non-human--integrally to its intended ecological balance; and (2) that this vision of holistic redemption motivates Christian ethics--priorities for Christian action in the world--including stewardship of the natural world.
Throughout the Bible the kingdom of God generally refers to the dynamic and sovereign rule of God, not especially to a sphere or place in which this rule operates, although this latter aspect occasionally emerges. Three aspects of this dynamic reign as evident in the New Testament are particularly relevant for articulating its ecological significance: (1) Gods reign as expressed in creation; (2) Gods reign as a future and present order of restoration; (3) Gods reign as a new order of conduct. {17}
SUMMARY
I have tried to show in this essay how the kingdom of God the central theme running through the New Testament has significant ecological implications. These can be summarized briefly. As a comprehensive vision for future salvation, the kingdom entails the renewal of all creation, human and natural. This expectation is holistic: it affirms the spiritual-physical unity of the person; it relates personal and social renewal; it links human and cosmic aspects of redemption; it affirms the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material dimensions of life; and it means the ultimate unity of all things, including heaven and earth, so that God is all in all. The kingdom unites creation and redemption?redemption as recreation focuses back on the original creation. Both are expressions of Gods lordship. In continuity with the Old Testament, this New Testament hope sees the proper habitat for redeemed humanity on a redeemed earth.
But the New Testament also affirms that in Christ the kingdom has invaded the present. Moreover, the kingdom is not only a new order of salvation, but a new order of relationships and conduct. The presence of the kingdom means that Christians ought to order their lives in terms of the values and shape of the new and coming kingdom. Since the righteousness of the kingdom means right relationships appropriate to the new and coming order, Christians are led directly to an ethic of care for creation. Instead of providing an occasion for the disregard and degradation of creation, the vision of the future kingdom defines and motivates present ministries of reconciliation, including earthkeeping. The ecological implications of Gods reign are both stewardly action because of Gods first creative act and redemptive action because of Gods re-creative act. When God reigns in the hearts of people and ultimately throughout the universe, the earth will indeed rejoice. {24}
In this study, I discussed the biblical ecological vision by discussing the kingdom of God, the most central and most comprehensive symbol in the New Testament for salvation and ethics. My thesis is two-fold: (1) that the New Testaments vision for salvation includes the restorative re-creation of the entire universe--both human and non-human--integrally to its intended ecological balance; and (2) that this vision of holistic redemption motivates Christian ethics--priorities for Christian action in the world--including stewardship of the natural world.
Throughout the Bible the kingdom of God generally refers to the dynamic and sovereign rule of God, not especially to a sphere or place in which this rule operates, although this latter aspect occasionally emerges. Three aspects of this dynamic reign as evident in the New Testament are particularly relevant for articulating its ecological significance: (1) Gods reign as expressed in creation; (2) Gods reign as a future and present order of restoration; (3) Gods reign as a new order of conduct. {17}
SUMMARY
I have tried to show in this essay how the kingdom of God the central theme running through the New Testament has significant ecological implications. These can be summarized briefly. As a comprehensive vision for future salvation, the kingdom entails the renewal of all creation, human and natural. This expectation is holistic: it affirms the spiritual-physical unity of the person; it relates personal and social renewal; it links human and cosmic aspects of redemption; it affirms the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material dimensions of life; and it means the ultimate unity of all things, including heaven and earth, so that God is all in all. The kingdom unites creation and redemption?redemption as recreation focuses back on the original creation. Both are expressions of Gods lordship. In continuity with the Old Testament, this New Testament hope sees the proper habitat for redeemed humanity on a redeemed earth.
But the New Testament also affirms that in Christ the kingdom has invaded the present. Moreover, the kingdom is not only a new order of salvation, but a new order of relationships and conduct. The presence of the kingdom means that Christians ought to order their lives in terms of the values and shape of the new and coming kingdom. Since the righteousness of the kingdom means right relationships appropriate to the new and coming order, Christians are led directly to an ethic of care for creation. Instead of providing an occasion for the disregard and degradation of creation, the vision of the future kingdom defines and motivates present ministries of reconciliation, including earthkeeping. The ecological implications of Gods reign are both stewardly action because of Gods first creative act and redemptive action because of Gods re-creative act. When God reigns in the hearts of people and ultimately throughout the universe, the earth will indeed rejoice. {24}
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