1.1.4 The Role and Purpose of Human Beings Flashcards
What do Christians believe about the relationship between God and humans?
That humans were made by God
Some Christians believe that humans were made in God’s image (Genesis 1:28)
What do some Christians believe about the role that God gave humans?
They were to be ‘fruitful’ (populate the earth)
They were to take care of the earth (Garden of Eden)
Adam and Eve had the perfect relationship with God and were given freewill (ability to make choices)
According to the Genesis story (2:17) what did God forbid Adam and Eve to do?
Eat the fruit from the tree of knowledge.
What do some Christians believe that eating from the tree of knowledge cause?
The Fall from Grace - the breaking of the perfect relationship with God
What is Original Sin?
Sin that entered the world through Adam and Eve’s disobedience
What do many Christians believe about original sin?
That because of the fall from Grace all people are born with original sin and are not perfect
Original Sin means that unless the price of sine is paid, a person has no hope of eternal life in heaven with God
Most Christinas believe that the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus paid this price for all who believe in Christ and truly repent their sin
