1. Chapter 6
The Human Person

2. I. Made in the Image Two Creation Stories in Genesis
First Story—GN 1:1-2:4
“God created humankind in his image . . .”
We have capabilities beyond other creatures—
self-awareness &
self-knowledge

3. I. Made in the Image God created our spiritual aspect
human soul—immortal; not separated from the body; body and soul are completely united
Humans are not meant to be alone;
Partnership of men and women primary form of community
Stewardship—special responsibility to honor and preserve creation

4. II. Fall From Grace
Second Creation Story emphasizes Adam and Eve, and Garden of Eden
First sin—(eating of the tree of knowledge of good and evil) shows man couldn’t recognize his limits and tried to be like God; known as The Fall
Consequences for all Adam and Eve’s descendents. That’s us!

5. III. Original Sin This sin affected all of the human race
(Pg. 53 analogy—near-sightedness)
Does not make us lose goodness or spiritually corrupt But leads us to . . .
Concupiscence- our inclination to sin
Involves us in a spiritual battle of good and evil—Satan tempts us to reject God, but God promises us victory!

6. IV. Destined for Glory
Original Sin is a result of God’s gift of Free Will—to choose our own destiny
We are created in God’s likeness; God has destined us for glory and his will cannot be stopped by sin.
Through the gift of Jesus, God’s Son, Adam’s sin is turned into victory
Jesus is the “new” Adam

8. Sidebars
Satan – the Devil – a very real force of evil who was once a good angel, also called Lucifer, meaning “being of light”
Cast from heaven for pitting his will against the will of God
Seeks to draw us into his rebellion against God
Read Limbo p. 69

9. St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354 – 430)
Born in Tagaste, North Africa
Son of a successful businessman and Christian mother – Monica
Had appetite for pleasure, pride, sensuality, and wisdom – suffered depression – realized this was a disordered quest for God
Significant Christian theologian – wrote extensively on Christian doctrine – especially Original Sin
Autobiography – Confessions – his struggle with good & evil, his conversion, the power of grace