Humanity
From Theopedia
The doctrine of humanity, also called anthropology, is an area of Christian theology that studies various topics related to humanity.
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Created humanity
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them" (Gen 1:27). Human beings are crated in God's image in which they were made to coexist as man and woman in community. As created beings, humans are finite and dependent on God for all things.
- See main pages: Image of God, Nature of humanity, Gender roles
Fallen humanity
After the Fall, sin entered the world and effected the human condition. Both sin and guilt were now inherited and resulted in death.
- See main pages: The Fall, Original sin, Death
New humanity
While the effects of the Fall left humanity in a sinful condition, freedom from the bondage of sin was accomplished on the cross and through Jesus' resurrection. Those who have been united with Christ are new creatures and await the complete restoration of their humanity at the final resurrection.
- See main pages: Sanctification, Resurrection, New creation
Resources
- Joel B. Green, Body, Soul, and Human Life: The Nature of Humanity in the Bible. Studies in Theological Interpretation. Baker Academic, 2008. ISBN 9780801035951
External links
- Anthropology & Hamartiology: Man and Sin, by Greg Herrick (bible.org)
- Monergism: Anthropology
