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Discuss with your neighbour...
Q: In Christianity, what is 'the human condition'?
A: According to Christianity human beings are created good by God but they suffer and die. This is the human condition.
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Discuss....
Q: According to Christianity, what is the cause of the human condition?
A: Human beings suffer and die because they are alienated (fancy word meaning separated) from God through sin
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What do Christians believe about the nature of God? What are his qualities?
Without checking your notes, can you remember?
One God
Genesis shows us that there is one God who is the creator over all. Belief in one God is known as MONOTHEISM
Mono = One
Theism = Belief in God
The Trinity
Father: Almighty Creator of the Universe
Son: Jesus Christ who came to earth
Holy Spirit: God's Spirit on earth which guides us
Relational God
Human beings were made to have a special relationship with God.
Christians today believe that God is IMMANENT – this means that he is close and we can have a spiritual relationship with him.
Relational God
Human beings were made to have a special relationship with God.
Christians today believe that God is IMMANENT – this means that he is close and each human being can have a personal spiritual relationship with him.
Christians also believe that God is TRANSCENDENT – this means that he is beyond human understanding
Perfect Answer Jotter What do Christians believe about the nature of
God? (4KU)
You can use your notes as you answer this question.
Tip: Whenever you make a point, include some evidence or quote and try to also explain it.
Genesis 1+2 Discussion Points
In groups discuss the following
Imago DeiDominion and StewardshipFree Will
In His Image
Humanity is made in the image of God Imago Dei is Latin term for 'Image of God'. This is what makes humans stand apart from
the rest of creation
Stewardship
Humanity is given responsibility directly from God to care for and nurture all of creation
“The LORD God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it and to look after it” Genesis 1:15
Free Will
Human being have been given free will. They can make their own choices – good or bad.
Why do you think God did this? Why didn't he just programme Adam and Eve like robots?
Free Will - Conscience
Along with free will, God gave each human being a moral conscience. This is the voice that guides us to do what is right.
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According to Genesis Ch1-2 humans were made to....
Have a relationship with the creator Be in the image of God Enjoy free will Have a conscience Be responsible for caring for the earth Enjoy creation