Mankind
In this episode of Know and Do, we continue our series on Baptist beliefs by diving into the doctrine of mankind. What does it mean to be human? How does our worth relate to God? And why do we struggle with brokenness? We explore these questions through the lens of Scripture, focusing on the Imago Dei, our fallen nature, and the hope of redemption through Christ.
I. We are formed in God’s image, the Imago Dei.
· Genesis 1:26, 2:7
· Genesis 1:31
· Genesis 2:2
II. We have failed to properly reflect God’s image.
· Genesis 3:8–11
III. Though distorted, we still bear God’s image.
· Genesis 9:6
· James 3:9
IV. To be made whole, must be reborn in God’s image.
· Ephesians 4:22–24
· 2 Corinthians 3:18
V. In the image of Christ, we are glorified for God’s glory.
· Romans 8:29–20
· Colossians 3:4