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- Biblical anthropomorphisms are used primarily in reference to God, who is neither visible (John 1:18) nor human (Num 23:19 ; 1 Sam 15:29). They are also used to assign human characteristics to angels (Gen 16:7 ; 18:1-19:1), Satan (1 Chron 21:1 ; Luke 13:16), and demons (Luke 8:32).
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Genesis 1:26-28. The opening chapters of Genesis shook the ancient world with a bold claim. All humans are made in the image of God. That claim was--and still is--revolutionary. But what does it mean to be made “in the image of God?” What is Genesis trying to convey? Why is this such a powerful idea?
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Jul 30, 2024 · The word anthropomorphism comes from two Greek words, anthropos, meaning “man,” and morphe, meaning “form.” In theological terms, anthropomorphism is making God in some way into the form of man. Mostly, it is the process of assigning human characteristics to God.
Jan 4, 2022 · Many people find the doctrine of the Holy Spirit confusing. Is the Holy Spirit a force, a person, or something else? What does the Bible teach? The Bible provides many ways to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is truly a person—that is, He is a personal being, rather than an impersonal thing.
What Does it Mean to be Human? Paul Coulter examines the Scriptural evidence for what a human being is, starting with Genesis. Correcting Two Misrepresentations. Before attempting to describe a Christian view of mankind, I must first address two fundamental misconceptions of the Christian view that arise in the writings of critics of Christianity.
By mind(nous), the New Testament speaks of the human person as knowing, thinking, judging, self-determining, and responsible. In many contexts, mind connotes one’s outlook on life, or what is called “worldview” today.
