Creation and Humanity
Chad Ragsdale leads us in the final session on the Doctrine of Creation and Humanity.
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Session 8: Creation and Humanity with Dr. Chad Ragsdale
Introductory Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
Psalm 8 - What does this psalm tell us about creation and our place in it? Have you ever had one of these moments where creation has driven you to a sense of awe and wonder?
If you had to summarize some common beliefs in the world concerning nature and humanity, what would you say?
What do Christians affirm about creation?
○ What is good about creation?
○ What are some of the ways that we might neglect to recognize the goodness of creation?
○ Romans 8:19-20 - What does this passage tell us about the present nature of creation?
○ Revelation 21:1-5 - What does this passage tell us about the hope of creation?
What do Christians affirm about humanity?
○ Genesis 1:26-28 - What does it mean that humans are created in the imago dei (the image of God)?
○ Humans represent God in three ways. What are those three ways?
○ Romans 3:23
Follow-up Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
Why does it matter what a Christian believes about creation and humanity? What are the implications of these beliefs?
How should a Christian act towards creation and humanity? How does the message of Jesus change our behavior?