Doctrine of Man

Discussion Questions:

Why does the phrase "beautifully designed, tragically flawed," capture the tension between being image-bearers of God and sinful humans?

Read Genesis 2:15-20. What three distinct ways were we designed to mirror God's image in?

“The Christian says, 'Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those desires exists.' A baby feels hunger: well, there is such a thing as food. A duckling wants to swim: well, there is such a thing as water. Men feel sexual desire: well, there is such a thing as sex. If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”
– CS Lewis

How does the human longing for value point to a Biblical worldview?

Read Titus 3:3-7, Galatians 4:4-5, and Hebrews 10:19-20. According to these verses, how is Jesus the perfect embodiment of God dwelling iwth us?

How is Jesus a prophet, true king, and perfect priest? 

How would you describe a believer's position in Christ vs. position using the chart below? How does this change or reinforce your view of yourself? How can you use this chart to lead someone to Christ? 

What longings do you have in this life that are unsatisfied? How does knowing Christ give you a different perspective on those longings?