Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists
Belief #7
The Nature of Man
Statement: Man and woman were made in the image of God with individuality, the
power and freedom to think and to do. Though created free beings, each
is an indivisible unity of body, mind, and soul, dependent upon God for
life and breath and all else. When our first parents disobeyed God, they
denied their dependence upon Him and fell from their high position under
God. The image of God in them was marred and they became subject to death.
Their descendants share this fallen nature and its consequences. They are
born with weaknesses and tendencies to evil. But God in Christ reconciled
the world to Himself and by His Spirit restores in penitent mortals the
image of their Maker. Created for the glory of God, they are called to
love Him and one another, and to care for their environment.
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