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.”

I. 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.

II. The Present Condition of Man

“We are not only sinners because we sin, we sin primarily because we are sinners.”Daniel Block, SBTS

III. What Are We To Do? – How to respond to what

we know

• 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