Theology Seminar Session 6 — Humanity and Sin
This session explores theological anthropology — what it means to be human — and the doctrine of sin. It emphasizes that understanding humanity begins with recognizing our creatureliness: we are created, dependent, finite, and designed for God’s purposes.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & prayer
1:50 Humanity & sin overview
3:50 Psalm 90 framework
6:20 Theological anthropology
10:00 Foundations of humanity
13:30 Creatureliness
17:00 Dependence on God
20:00 Dignity & destiny
24:30 Image of God
28:30 Views of the image
34:00 Doctrine of sin
37:00 Effects of sin
40:00 Personal & systemic sin
42:20 Applying doctrine
45:20 Theology & wisdom
The lecture highlights four key foundations: humans are creatures, whole beings (body and soul), relational, and in need of redemption. The image of God is explored through multiple views, with emphasis on Christ as the true image and humanity’s purpose in reflecting God.
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This session shows how a biblical understanding of humanity and sin forms wise, faithful Christians who think clearly and live purposefully in a complex world.