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What We Believe About Man Genesis 1:27. Genesis 1:27. “So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female .”. The Origin of Humanity – How and why did we get here?. What does it mean to be created in the image of God? .
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What We Believe About Man Genesis 1:27
Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female.”
The Origin of Humanity – How and why did we get here?
What does it mean to be created in the image of God? • 1. Created to be relational people • 2. Created to be eternal • 3. Our physical attribute reflect many of God’s characteristics. • 4. Created in God’s moral image • 5. Created to rule
Its impact on the way Christians view every other human. • 1. We oppose abortion God is the giver of life and every child has dignity and worth.
Its impact on the way Christians view every other human. • 2. We oppose those who subjugate women making them nothing but property
Its impact on the way Christians view every other human. • 3. We oppose racism, we are all descendants of one set of parents
Its impact on the way Christians view every other human. • 4. We oppose euthanasia, all people, regardless of their age or physical or mental capacity, have dignity and worth.
Its impact on the way Christians view every other human. • 5. I have a moral obligation to treat all others the way I would treat myself and God.
“We are not only sinners because we sin, we sin primarily because we are sinners.” Daniel Block, SBTS
1. Live in relationship with your Creator • 2. Live in accordance with God’s purpose for your life • 3. Live to advance His rule and reign