Central Truths
This means that God made mankind unique & that we have some of God's own characteristics.
What does "made in the image of God" mean?
The ASL hand motion for God.
(Vertical hand moving down center of face.)
The English word which comes from Greek roots, meaning the STUDY OF MAN.
What is anthropology?
Quote the verse & address that tells us about God creating man in His own image.
Gen. 1:27 - And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male & female He created them.
If a person makes something, what is implied? Because God made us, what is implied?
Answers will vary - the Maker has ownership. Because we are created, we are accountable to God.
What are the two words ending in -LY which describe how God made mankind?
PERSONALLY and SPECIALLY
The ASL hand motion for CREATED/MADE
(Fists twisting on top of each other like a pepper grinder.)
The English word which comes from Greek roots, meaning the STUDY OF SIN.
What is Hamartiology?
What are some of the things God told mankind to do in Genesis 1:28?
- Be fruitful and multiply
- Fill the earth & subdue it
- Have dominion
What did God say about His creation when He was done? (Gen. 1:31)
"It was very good."
God created man to rule the earth and glorify Him.
Hand motions for "God personally & specially created mankind."
(See Week 1.)
The English word which comes from Greek roots, meaning the STUDY OF SALVATION.
According to Psalm 8:6, God made man to rule over what?
"You make him to rule over the WORKS OF YOUR HANDS."
Name at least two of the Ls that men are called to in a family.
Labor, Love, Lead, Lookout (protect)
What is Man made of?
God made man with both a physical body and an immaterial soul.
Hand motions for "GOD made MANKIND UNIQUE: WE have some of GOD'S own CHARACTERISTICS."
(See Week 2.)
Hebrew word for GLORY.
What is KABOD (kaw-bode')?
According to Genesis 2:7, Yahweh God formed man of what?
"Yahweh God formed man of DUST FROM THE GROUND..."
This word means "the sum of all God's Perfections."
His GLORY
Why did God make men and women?
God made men and women to each fulfill distinct roles.
Hand motions for "GOD CREATED man to RULE EARTH & GLORIFY HIM."
(See Week 3.)
The Greek word for GLORY.
What is DOXA?
In what way, according to Ephesians 5:25-26, are husbands instructed to love their wives?
"Just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her..."
What is different about mankind, versus the rest of God's creation?
AWV. We have a soul and a conscience. We are the only creation said to be made in "His own image."