christians beliefs about the nature and value of human life Flashcards

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what is sanctity of life?

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belief that life is precious or sacred.For Christians,human life is different to all others.

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what do christians believe about human life?

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sacred

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why is human life sacred?[6]

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  1. god-given
  2. image
  3. purpose
  4. soul
  5. protected
  6. incarnation
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what evidence is their in the bible that human life is God-given?

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made by God-Psalm 139.13
For it was you who formed my inwards parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb

valued by God-*Luke 12:7 *
Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

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what evidence is their in the bible that human life was created in God’s image?

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Genesis 1:27
So God created humankind in his image.

humans have characteristics such as conscience which sets them apart from animals

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what evidence is their in the bible that human life with the responsibility of stewardship ?

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Genesis 1:28 “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue
it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea….

another reason why christians believe humans are more superior compared to animals

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what were the God-given purposes of humans?

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  1. procreate
  2. maintain the balance of the created order
  3. care for all of God’s creation
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what evidence is their in the bible that human life os superior to animal life?

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Genesis 1:28

Luke 12:7

Genesis 2:7

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