Nature Of Human Beings Flashcards
What does Christianity teach us about the Nature of Human Beings?
-Humans are made in Gods image and likeness
-Humans are stewards of creation
-Humans have free will
-Humans are stained with original sin
What is free will?
Free will is the ability humans have to make a real choice between genuine alternatives
What is sin?
Sin is an inherent part of being human, it is the urge to do bad things and disobey God
What is original sin?
Original sin has been handed down through generations due to the sins of Adam and Eve. Original sin is part of the human condition. All human beings are affected by sin and it’s consequences, even before they are born
Genesis 1:27
“So God created human kind in his image,
In the image of God he created them;
Male and female he created them”
Genesis 1:28
“God blessed them, and God said to them ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the seas and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth’”
Genesis 3:6
“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruits and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with and , and he ate”
What does the being made in the image and likeness of God teach us about the Nature of Human Beings? (4)
-Christianity teaches us that being made in Gods image helps Christian’s to feel they are important and have a meaning and purpose
-Christianity teaches us that by being made in Gods image it may cause Christians to seek ways to develop their own moral character
-Christianity teaches us that by being made in Gods image that Christians would try establish the Kingdom of God on earth
-Christianity teaches us that by being made in Gods image this would help humans see that they were all equal
What does being Stewards of Creation teach us about the Nature of Human Beings?
Stewards of Creation; this helps Christian’s feel that their lives have a meaning because they are called by God to look after creation and make a positive difference in the world
What does having free will teach us about the Nature of Human Beings?
Free will; this teaches us that Christian’s will have a better understanding of the way in which actions have consequences that can affects them and others. This will make them act more responsibly
DESCRIBE what Christianity teaches about the nature of humans beings (4)
-Christianity teaches us that we are made in Gods image and likeness
-Christianity teaches us that humans are stewards of creation and have dominion over all the animals on earth
-Christianity teaches us that humans have free will, the ability to choose between genuine alternatives
-Christianity teaches us that humans are stained by original sin passed down from the sins of Adam and Eve.
EXPLAIN why beliefs about the nature of human beings are important for Christians today (4)
Beliefs in the nature of human beings are important for Christian’s today as by believing that we are made in Gods image and likeness it may give Christian’s a feeling of meaning and purpose in life as they feel they are special. Believing in free will is important for Christians today as it will allow them to have a better understanding of the way in which their actions have consequences that can affect them and others. Believing in being stewards of creation is important for Christian’s today as they have been called by God to look after creation which may lead them to have a positive difference in the world. Believing in original sin is important for Christian’s today as is they are able to overcome the consequences of original sin and be better people it will lead to them making responsible, moral decisions
EXPLAIN how being made in Gods image and likeness may affect Christians today (4)
-Being made in Gods image and likeness may affect Christian’s today as it may give them meaning and purpose in life because they are special
-It may affect Christian’s today as they may seek ways to develop and perfect their own moral character
-It may affect Christian’s today as they would then try to avoid sin and follow Jesus’ teachings
-It may affect Christians today as they would see all human beings as equals
What does Christianity teach us about being made in Gods image and likeness? (4 points)
-It gives humans something that sets them apart from the animals, this is dignity and with that responsibility we are given stewardship to look after the animals
-Imago Dei originates from genesis, God is not human but we are made in his image it is in his moral, spiritual nature
-The way that we can truly bring justice to imago dei is to do Gods work on earth by following Jesus’ example
-It allows us to communicate with God fully
What does Christianity teach us about free will? (4 points)
-The ability to have to make a real choice between genuine alternatives
-A gift from God, given at creation
-Means humans aren’t programmed like robots which means their worship to God is meaningful
-All humans misuse their free will, no one is perfect as we all give into temptation (Genesis 3:6)
