Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

Part One: Human Nature in Genesis 1-3

Use and cite at least two of the following topic Resources: textbook Chapter 4, Topic 3 Overview, “The Mystery of Original Sin” article, and Bible passages. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.

Based on at least two of the listed topic Resources, type your answer to the following questions in the box beneath each question.

1. What is revealed about human nature (from Genesis 1-2)? Cite and reference the textbook

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2. What are the consequences of the fall for human nature (from Genesis 3)?

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3. What is revealed about human purpose? What does it mean for humans to flourish, in other words, to achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being? Cite and reference “The Mystery of Original Sin” article.

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4. How would pantheism or atheism (choose one) view human nature, human purpose, and human flourishing?

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5. The question, “How can an all-powerful, all knowing, and all good God allow suffering?” is called the problem of evil and suffering. Briefly summarize the Christian worldview’s response to the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and reference the topic overview and/or the textbook.

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Instructions

Your answer in 100-150 words:

Part Two: Consequence of the Fall Today

Select a Christian organization from the “Christian Organizations That Address a Consequence of the Fall” list provided in the topic Resources.

Based upon your selection, research the issue that organization addresses. Use and cite at least two academic resources from the GCU Library. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.

1. Based on your research, address the following: highlight how the consequences of the fall are evident in the issue(s) that the organization addresses; include statistics, causes, and impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate).

Your answer in 75-100 words:

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2. Describe how this issue creates dehumanization and diminishes human dignity. Include statistics, causes, and impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate).

Your answer in 75-100 words:

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Part Three: Analysis of a Christian Organization’s Solution

Use and cite the organization’s website, in addition to the topic Resources. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.

Write how the Christian worldview ministry that you selected is combatting the consequence of the fall.

1. What organizational statement reveals that this organization is operating from a Christian worldview?

Your answer in 250-300 words:

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2. Explain how the organization uses a God-centered worldview (as defined in the “The Mystery of Original Sin” article) to address dehumanization and restore human dignity.

Your answer in 250-300 words:

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