christians beliefs about the nature and value of human life Flashcards
what is sanctity of life?
belief that life is precious or sacred.For Christians,human life is different to all others.
what do christians believe about human life?
sacred
why is human life sacred?[6]
- god-given
- image
- purpose
- soul
- protected
- incarnation
what evidence is their in the bible that human life is God-given?
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.
what evidence is their in the bible that human life was created in God’s image?
Genesis 1:27
So God created humankind in his image.
humans have characteristics such as conscience which sets them apart from animals
what evidence is their in the bible that human life with the responsibility of stewardship ?
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
what were the God-given purposes of humans?
- procreate
- maintain the balance of the created order
- care for all of God’s creation
what evidence is their in the bible that human life os superior to animal life?
Genesis 1:28
Luke 12:7
Genesis 2:7