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The Doctrine of Man
The Doctrine of Man
Lesson Overview
We are going to look at three aspects of the
doctrine of man:
 1. The Origin of Man
 2. The Nature of Man
 3. The Immortality of Man
The Origin of Man
Point 1

WE ARE CREATED BEINGS
We Are Created Beings

1) Man is totally dependent on God!
We Are Created Beings

1) Man is totally dependent on God!
2) Man is accountable to God.
We Are Created Beings

1) Man is totally dependent on God!
2) Man is accountable to God.
3) Man is a purposeful creation.
We Are Created Beings

1) Man is totally dependent on God!
2) Man is accountable to God.
3) Man is a purposeful creation.
4) Man is not of ultimate value.
Point 2

WE ARE IMAGE BEARERS
We Are Image Bearers
1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar
   to God.
We Are Image Bearers
1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar
   to God.
2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents
   God.
We Are Image Bearers
1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar
   to God.
2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents
   God.
3) The fall damaged the image, but did not destroy it.
We Are Image Bearers
1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar
   to God.
2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents
   God.
3) The fall damaged the image, but did not destroy it.
4) God is restoring the image to its former glory in his
   children.
We Are Image Bearers
1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar
   to God.
2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents
   God.
3) The fall damaged the image, but did not destroy it.
4) God is restoring the image to its former glory in his
   children.
5) Human dignity and equality are practical implications.
The Nature of Man
The Nature of Man
1) Man consists of three   1 Thessalonians 5:23
   main components:
                           May God himself, the God of
    a) body                peace, sanctify you through
    b) soul                and through. May your whole
                           spirit, soul and body be kept
    c) spirit              blameless at the coming of our
                           Lord Jesus Christ.
The Nature of Man
1) Man consists of three
   main parts:
    a) body
    b) soul
    c) spirit
2) The soul and the spirit
   are two aspects of one
   entity.
The Nature of Man
1) Man consists of three
   main parts:               Not …
    a) body
    b) soul
    c) spirit                  Soul   Spirit
2) The soul and the spirit
   are two aspects of one
   entity.
The Nature of Man
1) Man consists of three
   main parts:               But …
    a) body
    b) soul
    c) spirit                        Spirit
2) The soul and the spirit           Soul
   are two aspects of one
   entity.
The Nature of Man
3) The functions:
    a) The body enables you
       to relate to creation.

    b) The soul enables you
       to relate to people.

    c) The spirit enables you
       to relate to God.
The Immortality of Man
The Immortality of Man
1) The body is mortal, but the soul-spirit is immortal.
   At death, the body returns to dust, but the soul-
   spirit lives forever.
The Immortality of Man
1) The body is mortal, but the soul-spirit is immortal.
   At death, the body returns to dust, but the soul-
   spirit lives forever.
2) In the case of a believer, the soul-spirit returns to
   God in heaven.
The Immortality of Man
1) The body is mortal, but the soul-spirit is immortal.
   At death, the body returns to dust, but the soul-
   spirit lives forever.
2) In the case of a believer, the soul-spirit returns to
   God in heaven.
3) In the case of an unbeliever, the soul-spirit goes to
   hell forever.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Created Beings             Image Bearers
We were created by         The soul-spirit is
God. We have purpose       eternal, and will spend
and value, and we are      eternity in heaven in the
dependent on and           case of a believer, in hell
accountable to the Lord.   in the case of an
                           unbeliever.
Conclusion
Body, Soul-Spirit           Eternal Souls
We consist of three         We are created in the
components:                 image of God, to reflect
body, soul, and             and represent him. The
spirit, but the soul and    fall damaged, but did
spirit are two aspects of   not destroy, the image.
a single entity.            God is restoring it in his
                            children.
The Doctrine of Man

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The Doctrine of Man

  • 3. Lesson Overview We are going to look at three aspects of the doctrine of man: 1. The Origin of Man 2. The Nature of Man 3. The Immortality of Man
  • 5. Point 1 WE ARE CREATED BEINGS
  • 6. We Are Created Beings 1) Man is totally dependent on God!
  • 7. We Are Created Beings 1) Man is totally dependent on God! 2) Man is accountable to God.
  • 8. We Are Created Beings 1) Man is totally dependent on God! 2) Man is accountable to God. 3) Man is a purposeful creation.
  • 9. We Are Created Beings 1) Man is totally dependent on God! 2) Man is accountable to God. 3) Man is a purposeful creation. 4) Man is not of ultimate value.
  • 10. Point 2 WE ARE IMAGE BEARERS
  • 11. We Are Image Bearers 1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar to God.
  • 12. We Are Image Bearers 1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar to God. 2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents God.
  • 13. We Are Image Bearers 1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar to God. 2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents God. 3) The fall damaged the image, but did not destroy it.
  • 14. We Are Image Bearers 1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar to God. 2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents God. 3) The fall damaged the image, but did not destroy it. 4) God is restoring the image to its former glory in his children.
  • 15. We Are Image Bearers 1) Definition of the image: man is in some respects similar to God. 2) As an image-bearer, man both reflects and represents God. 3) The fall damaged the image, but did not destroy it. 4) God is restoring the image to its former glory in his children. 5) Human dignity and equality are practical implications.
  • 17. The Nature of Man 1) Man consists of three 1 Thessalonians 5:23 main components: May God himself, the God of a) body peace, sanctify you through b) soul and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept c) spirit blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • 18. The Nature of Man 1) Man consists of three main parts: a) body b) soul c) spirit 2) The soul and the spirit are two aspects of one entity.
  • 19. The Nature of Man 1) Man consists of three main parts: Not … a) body b) soul c) spirit Soul Spirit 2) The soul and the spirit are two aspects of one entity.
  • 20. The Nature of Man 1) Man consists of three main parts: But … a) body b) soul c) spirit Spirit 2) The soul and the spirit Soul are two aspects of one entity.
  • 21. The Nature of Man 3) The functions: a) The body enables you to relate to creation. b) The soul enables you to relate to people. c) The spirit enables you to relate to God.
  • 23. The Immortality of Man 1) The body is mortal, but the soul-spirit is immortal. At death, the body returns to dust, but the soul- spirit lives forever.
  • 24. The Immortality of Man 1) The body is mortal, but the soul-spirit is immortal. At death, the body returns to dust, but the soul- spirit lives forever. 2) In the case of a believer, the soul-spirit returns to God in heaven.
  • 25. The Immortality of Man 1) The body is mortal, but the soul-spirit is immortal. At death, the body returns to dust, but the soul- spirit lives forever. 2) In the case of a believer, the soul-spirit returns to God in heaven. 3) In the case of an unbeliever, the soul-spirit goes to hell forever.
  • 27. Conclusion Created Beings Image Bearers We were created by The soul-spirit is God. We have purpose eternal, and will spend and value, and we are eternity in heaven in the dependent on and case of a believer, in hell accountable to the Lord. in the case of an unbeliever.
  • 28. Conclusion Body, Soul-Spirit Eternal Souls We consist of three We are created in the components: image of God, to reflect body, soul, and and represent him. The spirit, but the soul and fall damaged, but did spirit are two aspects of not destroy, the image. a single entity. God is restoring it in his children.