Topical Encyclopedia Creation and Nature Humankind, according to the Bible, is the pinnacle of God's creation. In Genesis 1:26-27 , it is written, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.' So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This passage highlights the unique status of humans, being made in the image of God, which implies a special relationship with the Creator and a mandate to exercise dominion over the earth. The Fall and Sin The narrative of the Fall in Genesis 3 describes how humankind, represented by Adam and Eve, disobeyed God, resulting in sin entering the world. Genesis 3:6 states, "When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it." This act of disobedience led to the curse of sin and death, affecting all of creation and every human being thereafter, as noted in Romans 5:12 : "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned." Redemption and Salvation Despite the fall, the Bible presents a message of hope and redemption for humankind through Jesus Christ. John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the core of the Gospel message, emphasizing God's love and the provision of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 5:18-19 further explains, "So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous." Purpose and Destiny The Bible teaches that humankind has a purpose that extends beyond this life. Ecclesiastes 12:13 summarizes the duty of man: "When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man." Furthermore, believers are called to live in a manner that reflects their identity in Christ, as seen in Ephesians 2:10 : "For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life." Eternal Life and Judgment The Bible speaks of an eternal destiny for all humankind, with a clear distinction between those who accept God's gift of salvation and those who do not. Revelation 20:12-15 describes the final judgment: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and there were open books. And one of them was the book of life. The dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books... And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." Conversely, Revelation 21:3-4 offers a vision of hope for believers: "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.'" Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) Mankind.Library Hymn at Cock-Crow Rest of the Soul. Chap. xxxviii. But that which Distinguished his Character, and in ... Lo! the Evil one Reproached Death Fix Thou Our Hearing, that it be not Loosed and Wander! Hymns for the Feast of the Epiphany. Hymn i. To Thee be Praise ... The Twenty-Sixth Chapter: the Excellence of a Free Mind, Gained ... The Fifteenth Chapter: the Grace of Devotion is Acquired through ... A Preacher's Soliloquy A Traveler's Note-Book Thesaurus Humankind (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Mankind. Multi-Version Concordance Humankind (1 Occurrence). James 3:7 For every nature, both of beasts ... /h/humankind.htm - 6k Kind (290 Occurrences) Humanity (3 Occurrences) Humanly (1 Occurrence) Resources Is faith in God a crutch? | GotQuestions.orgWhat similarities are there between the Gilgamesh flood account and the biblical flood account? | GotQuestions.org Why do we need a Savior? | GotQuestions.org Humankind: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Humankind (1 Occurrence)James 3:7 Subtopics Related Terms |
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