Tag: Creation

  • ABF 21.22 / SAKEWITZ

    ABF 21.22 / SAKEWITZ

    The Creation Mandate and Cultural Implications The sermon centers around the creation mandate, focusing on the command to “be fruitful and multiply” and its implications for humanity’s role in cultivating and managing the Earth. It emphasizes that this mandate extends beyond simply tending to nature and includes the development of culture, including economics and technology.…

  • ABF 21.8 / KUNKEL

    ABF 21.8 / KUNKEL

    The discussion begins by revisiting the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin. Their disobedience not only fractured their relationship with God, resulting in separation and death, but also irreparably damaged their marital bond and relationship with the natural world. The initial state of perfect harmony and effortless labor was replaced by conflict and struggle. God’s…

  • ABF 21.3 / BROWNING

    ABF 21.3 / BROWNING

    The text discusses the concept of being a citizen of heaven, emphasizing the role of individuals as ministers of reconciliation who demonstrate diligence, gratitude, and appreciation for fellow believers, even amidst difficulties. It underscores that one’s attitude and conduct are more significant than mere actions, advocating for service to God that is not dictated by…