Lecture Six--anthropology & Hamartiology: Man and Sin
This sermon explores the biblical doctrine of anthropology and hamartiology, examining the creation of man, the fall of man, the origin of sin, and the punishment for sin.
Greg Herrick delves into the study of man through Biblical anthropology, exploring the creation of man, man in the image of God, the constitutional nature of man, and the fall of man. He also discusses 'Hamartiology,' the biblical doctrine of sin, covering its origin, nature, transmission, effects, and judgment.
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The term "anthropology" comes from two Greek words, namely, anthro„pos meaning "man" and logos meaning "word, matter, or thing." We use the word "anthropology" to refer to the study of man and a Biblical anthropology is the study of man as understood primarily from Scripture. Thus it often involves discussion of the particular creation of man, man in the "image of God," the constitutional nature of man, and man after the fall. "Hamartiology," on the other hand, comes from two Greek terms as well, namely, hamartia meaning "sin" and logos. Thus it concerns the biblical doctrine of sin including its origin, nature, transmission, effects, and judgment.
IA. The Creation of Man
1B. The Origin of Man--Genesis 1:26
2B. The Place of Man in Creation--The Imago Dei
3B. Man's Special Relationship to God
4B. Man's Special Role in Creation
5B. Man's Instantaneous Creation (Material/Immaterial)--Genesis 2:7
IIA. Man in the Image of God
1B. The "Image of God" and the "Likeness of God"
1C. The Image of God--Genesis 1:26
2C. The Likeness of God--Genesis 1:26
2B. Various Conceptions of the Image of God
1C. Substantive Views
2C. Functional Views
3B. Summary
IIIA. The Constitutional Nature of Man
1B. Defintion and Importance
2B. The Monist View
1C. Statement and Support
2C. Critique
3B. The Dichotomous View
1C. Statement and Support
2C. Critique
4B. The Trichotomous View
1C. Statement and Support
2C. Critique
5B. Summary
1C. Composite Being
2C. Unified Being
IVA. The Fall of Man and the Image of God
1B. God's Command
1C. The Command Proper--Genesis 2:15-17a
2C. The Warning--Genesis 2:17b
2B. The First Couple's Disobedience--Genesis 3:1-6
1C. The Serpent's Deceitful Temptations
2C. The Woman's Reasonings and Disobedience
3C. The Man's Passivity and Disobedience
3B. The Immediate Result
1C. The Experience of Nakedness and Shame--Genesis 3:7
2C. The Desire to Hide from God--Genesis 3:8
4B. God Seeking and Judging
1C. God Seeks and Questions Man--Genesis 3:9-13
2C. God Judges the Serpent--Genesis 3:14-15
3C. God Judges the Woman--Genesis 3:16
4C. God Judges the Man--Genesis 3:17-20
5C. God Provides for Man's Nakedness--Genesis 3:21
6C. God Banishes Man from the Garden--Genesis 3:22-24
7C. The Relationship of Genesis 3 to 4 and 5
5B. The Persistence of the Image of God after the Fall
1C. Genesis 9:6-7
2C. James 3:9
6B. The Renewal of the Image of God after the Fall
1C. Romans 8:29
2C. 1 Corinthians 15:49
3C. 2 Corinthians 4:4
4C. Colossians 1:15
5C. Colossians 3:10
VA. The Doctrine of Sin
A brief review of the fall of man leads us naturally into a discussion of the essential nature of sin, as well as its origin, transmission, effects, and punishment.
1B. Defining Sin
1C. Inadequate Views of Sin
2C. The Heinous Nature of Sin
3C. Some Biblical Terms for Sin
1D. chata: "To Miss the Mark"--Exod 20:20; 522x
2D. ra: "Evil or Ruin"--Gen 38:7; 444x
3D. taah: "Going Astray"--Num 15:22
4D. hamartano: "To Miss the Mark"--Rom 5:12; more than 225x
5D. kakos: "disease" or "moral filth"
6D. poneros: "moral evil"--Heb 3:12
7D. anomos: "lawlessness"--1 John 3:4
2B. The Origin of Sin
1C. In the Angelic Realm
1D. Genesis 3; 2 Corinthians 11:3
2D. The Interpretation of Isa 14:12-15 and Ezek 28:12-19
2C. In the Human Family: Through Adam
1D. Romans 5:12
2D. Acts 17:26
3B. The Transmission of Sin throughout the Entire Human Family
1C. The Imputation of Adam's Guilt to the Race
1D. Specific Connection between Adam and the Race in Romans 5:12-21
1E. The Adam-Christ Typology of Romans 5:12-21
2E. The Seminal View and Hebrews 7:10
3E. The Federal View
2D. Problems with the Doctrine
3D. Summary
2C. Inheriting a Sinful Nature Because of Adam's Sin
1D. Psalm 51:5
2D. Ephesians 2:3
3D. The Meaning of "Total Depravity"
3C. Summary and Application
VIA. The Christian and Sin
1B. The Nature of the Christian's Sin
2B. The Christian's Sin and the Doctrine of Justification
1C. Romans 4:7-8; Ephesians 4:32
2C. Romans 5:1
3B. The Christian's Sin and the Witness of the Church
1C. 1 Corinthians 6:1-8
2C. Titus 2:5, 8
4B. The Christian's Sin and God's Chastening
1C. Hebrews 12:1-13
2C. 1 Corinthians 11:30
3C. 1 John 1:9
5B. The Christian's Sin and Church Discipline
1C. Hebrews 3:12-13
2C. Matthew 18:15-20
3C. 1 Corinthians 5:1-8
VIIA. The Punishment for Sin
1B. God's Primary Purpose in Punishing Sin
1C. Romans 3:21-26
2C. Romans 9:19-23
2B. Punishments for Sin
1C. Spiritual Death--Genesis 3
2C. Physical Death--Hebrews 9:27
3C. Eternal or Second Death--Matthew 25:41, 46; Revelation 20:14-15
Sermon Outline
- The Creation of Man
- Man in the Image of God
- The Constitutional Nature of Man
- The Origin of Man--Genesis 1:26
- The Place of Man in Creation--The Imago Dei
- The 'Image of God' and the 'Likeness of God'
- Definition and Importance
- The Fall of Man and the Image of God
- The Doctrine of Sin
- The Christian and Sin
Key Quotes
“A brief review of the fall of man leads us naturally into a discussion of the essential nature of sin, as well as its origin, transmission, effects, and punishment.” — Greg Herrick
“The origin of sin is attributed to the fall of man, which led to the introduction of sin into the world, and also through Adam, who sinned and brought sin to the human family.” — Greg Herrick
“The punishment for sin includes spiritual death, physical death, and eternal or second death, as stated in the Bible.” — Greg Herrick
Application Points
- Recognize the sinful nature inherited from Adam and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ.
- Understand the consequences of sin, including spiritual death, physical death, and eternal or second death.
- Seek God's chastening and correction in their life to grow in their faith and relationship with God.