Compendium Series: creation and redemption

65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and work of redemption? (CCC345-349)

Compendium states:
The work of creation culminates in the still greater work of redemption which in fact gives rise to a new creation in which everything will recover its true meaning and fulfilment.

What does this mean for me?

1. I can thank God for His amazing plan- the work of creation, the greater work of redemption and the new creation in which everything will recover its true meaning and fulfilment.

Questions to consider:

1. Why does the work of creation culminate in the still greater work of redemption?
2. Why does redemption give rise to a new creation?
3. Where is the work of creation, redemption and new creation working in my life?
4. What scripture supports this relationship between the work of creation and redemption? (Romans 8:18-23).