Doctrine 5 Flashcards
Anthropology
The study of man/humanity
We believe…..
that out first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
Anthropos
Man (Gr)
Adamah
Man, earth (heb)
Hamartiology
The study of sin
Hamartia
Sin (Gr); deviation; ‘falling short’ of the intentions of God.
Imageo dei
Image of God
4 unique reasons we are in Gods image
Authority/dominion
Work - authority over lesser creation
Stewardship - preserve, provide, protect
Fruitfulness - productivity - pro-creation
Creation condition
Gen 2:4-25
Intelligence- reason
Social being
Spiritual creation-breath of life
Characteristics of physical being
Need for food, shelter, others Death Speech Thoughts-ideas-reason Senses Capacity for growth Personality
Stipulation put on creation
Don’t touch the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Creation distinctives
‘What makes us special’
Humanity is associated with natural world, yet distinct from it.
Gift of free will
Member of a community
How was the creation purpose demonstrates through Jesus?
Teaching on sin & righteousness
Example of sinless life
Death is indictment of humanity’s sinfulness
His life truly ‘human’ in obedience
What is Gods intention for creation?
Harmony with himself and all creation
Consequence of sin
Separation from God