Paul's Doctrine of man (Anthropology)

Question 1

Universal Human Solidarity

Answer 1

“The good the bad and the beautiful”

• All peoples are from one Man
• Sin has infected them all
• Grace has been made available to all men

Question 2

The Sinful Nature

Answer 2

• Often referred to as “the flesh”. In no way reference to the body per se, but desires contrary to the spirit
• Also called “old self” (or old man)

Question 3

The New Creation

Answer 3

• All those affected by sin are offered a new life in Christ
• The ‘old man’ is to be put off, and the ‘new man’ is to be put on

Question 4

How is this symbolized through baptism

Answer 4

• One strips off to go in the water
• One is washed
• Is buried with Christ
• Is raised with Christ
• Is a new person when he emerges to live in a brand new existence
• the putting off of this new man is ‘aorist’ point in time: non-the-less it is an ongoing command. Everyday it is to be off with the old and in with the new