Hope for God's Creation: Stewardship in an Age of Futility - Paperback
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Biblical Creation Care and Environmental Stewardship
What are the connections between the Great Commission and creation care?
In Hope for God's Creation, Andrew Spencer develops a Christian vision for creation care that is rooted in the goodness of the physical world and the hope for new creation. Spencer demonstrates that a hopeful and realistic environmental ethic is a natural result of an orthodox, evangelical theology. An accessible, biblical, and winsome guide, Spencer's work invites the reader to consider stewardship as a way of life and an act of worship.
A Theological Framework for Environmental Responsibility
This book addresses a critical gap in evangelical Christian thought by connecting biblical stewardship principles with practical environmental ethics. Spencer's work demonstrates that caring for creation is not separate from Christian discipleship but an integral expression of worship and obedience to God's commands.
The book explores how the doctrine of new creation provides a foundation for hope-filled environmental action. Rather than viewing the physical world as temporary or disposable, Spencer presents a theological case for the enduring value of God's creation and our responsibility as image-bearers to care for it faithfully.
Practical Application for Christian Living
Written for evangelical Christians seeking to understand their role in creation care, this resource bridges the gap between theological conviction and practical action. Spencer's approach is both accessible and academically rigorous, making complex theological concepts understandable for lay readers while maintaining scholarly depth.
The book addresses common misconceptions about environmental stewardship within Christian communities and provides a framework for thinking about ecological responsibility that aligns with orthodox Christian theology. It offers readers tools to integrate creation care into their daily lives as an expression of Christian discipleship.
Andrew J. Spencer (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a Senior Research Fellow for the Institute of Faith, Work and Economics. He is a member of and teacher for CrossPointe Church (SBC) in Monroe, MI. He works as Supervisor of Operations Training at a commercial nuclear power plant, teaches adjunctively at several SBC institutions, and presents regularly at theological conferences.
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