The Doctrine of Man
Total Depravity
In this lesson we look at the doctrine of total depravity. It’s an exploration of what it means to inherit a sinful nature. After a clarification of what this doctrine is not, we explore what it is. While often denied and much maligned in today’s culture, this doctrine exalts the glory of God and the beauty of his salvation from first to last.
The Origin of Sin
Where did sin come from? How could sin enter into God’s good creation? Didn’t God make everything good? If God doesn’t sin, does that mean that he permitted sin? Or did he plan it or ordain it? We explore these important questions and we seek to understand the beginnings of sin in God’s universe and the purpose sin has in God’s eternal, wise plan.
The Fall and its Effect
Most understand that we inherit a sinful nature from Adam, but the Scriptures also teach that we’ve been imputed with Adam’s guilt. That is, the whole human race stands condemned because of Adam’s one sin. Rather than this being a depressing doctrine it rather lays the necessary foundation for salvation in Christ. For it is Christ, called the last and second Adam, who imputes to us righteousness, justification and life. This is possible because of imputation. There are two representatives…
Male and Female
With such gender confusion it’s important to realize that male and female is part of what it means to be made in the image of God. Male and female are an important reflection of who God is and to distort or destroy what God has made in his image is a serious display of rebellion.
The Image of God
God made man in his image and likeness. What does this mean and what is the significance of this? As seen in this sermon, this is an important doctrine that when denied leaves the dignity and value of a human being without foundation.