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1 Benchmark—Gospel Essentials Diana Ramos Diaz College of humanities and social sciences, Grand Canyon University CWV101-0507: Cristian Wilvi Dr. Debbie Fulthrop December 10, 2023
2 Benchmark—Gospel Essentials Gospel Essential Beliefs Throughout centuries, Christianity has encompass a multitude of topics and ideas, and has sparked lively debates. The interpretation of the Bible by Christians across globe and overtime has led to varying perspectives on how to live a righteous life, and embody the principles of being a good Christian. However, regardless of these differences, the Bible conveys a core message to the Christian worldview: that God, and his balance, love and mercy, forgives all of humanity, for their sins, through the sacrifice of his his own, and only son, Jesus. The Bible also emphasizes that God has a divine plan for all of humanity, with intentions that are outlined within its pages. Nature of God In the Christian perspective, God is the central figure of their beliefs. Understanding, and knowing, God ultimately leaves to a deep love for him. Christianity of firms, the existence of one God, who possesses unlimited power, is reverted, and receives adoration. However, this one God is described as a trinitarian, being, consisting of the father, son, and Holy Spirit. The concept of the Trinity is significant as they collectively hold responsibility for the entire creation process. This is evident and the account of Genesis one, and two, which highlight God supreme authority as a creator and ruler of all things. Additionally, these passages described the distinct rose, played by the father and the Holy Spirit and the act of creation. And the Spain of seven days, the father use his divined word to bring forth the heaven and earth. Genesis one, and two indicate that during this time, “ the spirit of God was hovering over the faces of the waters,” playing a role and shaping the natural world. Once the heavens, earth, and the natural world were complete, God proceeded to create humanity, and trusting them with the responsibility of caring
3 for His creation. Despite being the ultimate creator, God maintains a distinction from his creation, and displays a personal personal nature, demonstrating care, and concern for what he has brought into existence (Diffey,2021). Nature of Humanity Humanities essence and extraordinary, blessing bestowed by God during the act of creation, setting it apart from all other forms of existence. God fashioned humanity to resemble his own image, marking it as the crowning achievement among his creations, the only one to receive the breath of life. By sharing God‘s likeness, humanity reflects the profound relationship and purpose that exist between them. Through the divine resemblance, humanity gains the capacity to love, drawing from the wellsprings of God, who is love (1 John 4:14). This innate resemblance, empowers humanity to embody kindness, truthfulness, faithfulness, and compassion. Humanity was brought into existence by God to exercise dominion over his creation, To thrive, and populate the Earth, and to exert control over it (Genesis 1:28). Additionally, the purpose of humanity is to establish a meaningful connection with God and abide by his instructions. It is evident in God’s wise design that he created everything to coexist harmoniously (Diffey,2021). However, devil relationship between God and humanity becomes strained when Adam and Eve disregard God’s command, and consume the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. According to Diffiey (2021), God originally created humanity to represent him govern the world. Unfortunately, human mankind, disobey God’s command, and aspire to be equal to him, thus overstepping their intended position and creation. As a consequence, God put a curse upon Adam, Eve, and all of humanity, resulting and death. This act of rebellion caused a severe rapture and the relationship between humanity, God, fellow human beings, and the natural world.
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