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Humanity
Nature of Humanity
What we believe
Men and women were created in God’s image with individuality and freedom, as an indivisible unity of body, mind and spirit dependent on God for life. Sin damaged that image and brought mortality and a fallen nature. In Christ, God reconciles and restores repentant people to love Him, one another and creation.
We value the whole person and seek restoration through Christ rather than treating body and soul as separate lives.
Key Bible passages
Genesis 1:26–28; Genesis 2:7, 15; Romans 5:12–17; 2 Corinthians 5:19–20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
This page is a concise, original-language guide based on the official fundamental belief statement. Use the official link for the full source material.
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