Man And Salvation
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore spiritually lost, and only by rebirth through the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
- Beatty Community Church
Statement of Faith
Man: Created In God's Image
How do we know man was created directly by God?
The account in Genesis 2:7 says God created man in His own image. The story of creation is not figurative but actually happened. Jesus considered this account as literally true (Mark 10:5-6). Man did not evolve.
Of all that God created, what makes man unique?
Man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27, 9:6). He was created to be like God. Man has a three-part nature: body, soul, and spirit. Man can have a personal relationship with God. The wording in Genesis 2:7 indicates that man was created in a different manner than everything else. God spoke everything else into existence, but man He personally formed out of the "dust" of the earth and breathed life into him.
What is the significance that man was created in God's image?
Man is not just another form of animal life - not even the highest form of animal life. While there are physical similarities, man is unique in that he was created with a soul, created in the image of God.
In what condition did God create man?
Man was created physically and morally good (Genesis 1:31, Ecclesiastes 7:29). Man was in fellowship with God.
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