Doctrine of Humanity (Part 1)

Dr. Kenneth J. Collins

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Lesson

Adam and Eve were created, not just as physical beings, but also spiritual beings. The image of God includes relationality as well as the capacity for rational thought. Wesley describes it as a natural image, political image and moral image. Wesley says that the natural image of God means that we have physical bodies and also a spiritual nature. Humanity is the conduit for God’s blessing of the rest of creation.

Outline

I. CREATION OF HUMANITY

A. God created humanity as male and female

B. Moral and natural law

C. Marriage

II. HUMANITY AS CREATED IN THE IMAGE AND LIKENESS OF GOD

A. Natural image

B. Political image

C. Moral image

III. MARTIN BUBER

IV. EMIL BRUNNER: DIVINE HUMAN CORRESPONDENCE