christian beliefs about the nature and value of human life Flashcards
sanctity of life
the belief that life is precious or sacred.For christians,human life is different to all other forms of life
what do christians believe about the purpose of life?[5]
1.to develop into Gods likeness and represent Gods qualities on Earth like Jesus did in his life(which is why the example of Jesus is an important source of guidance)
2.to have a relationship with God(this is why the crucifixion and the process of salvation is important to christians)
3.to prepare for judgement and the after life
4.to guard and protect the natural world(stewardship)like instructed in Genesis 2
5.to procreate like instructed in Genesis
why is human life sacred?[6]
1.God given
2.Image
3.purpose
4.soul
5.protected
6.incarnation
biblical passage to reinforce that human life is god given
Psalm 139:13
“For it was you who formed my inwards parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb”
biblical passages that reinforce that humans were made in Gods image
Genesis 1:27
“So God created humankind in his image.”
what does it mean to ‘be created in Gods image’?
that humans have God like characteristics such as compassion,conscience ect. which animals don’t have
why were humans given stewardship?
to maintain the balance and harmony of the created order and to care for all aspects of God’s creation.
what biblical passages reinforce the idea that humans have a soul
Genesis 2:7
“The lord God…breathed into his (Adam’s) nostrils the breath of life.”
what biblical passages reinforce the fact that human life is protected?[2]
1.Exodus 20:13
“You shall not murder”
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1 Corinthians 3:16-17
“If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple.”
what biblical passages are there that God chose to become human being
John 1:1 & 14
“The word was God…The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
why is God choosing to become human important?
reinforces the value and unique status of human life
