What is Man?

Since the beginning of recorded history, mankind has asked this question. From Plato to Aristotle and Hobbes to Darwin, there is a desperate search for who and what man is. Unfortunately, when we look for that answer we too often begin with either ourselves or something that is visible. Science might have us think that you and I evolved from an earlier species. I don't know of anything more depressing and devoid of hope.

Fortunately, we have God's Word and the full revelation of God in Jesus to guide us into a different answer to that question. You and I were created in the image of God! Our destiny was to have dominion over this earth and all its inhabitants, but in our disobedience we surrendered that authority to the prince of this world, Satan.

Then God's Son, Jesus, took on the form of humanity and restored the Kingdom of God here on earth. He delivered all those who believe from the curse of spiritual death, He authored the way of salvation, He overcame Satan, He sanctifies His brothers and sisters, He sits at the right hand of the father as our High Priest, and He promises aid to all those who are tempted.

What is man? He is the creation and handiwork of a mighty, holy, and loving God!

What is man? Worthy enough that God took human form in the person of Jesus to provide an atonement for our disobedience and reconcile us to God, the Father.

What is man? The only way to find out is to spend time with God who created him. Only his opinion matters.

Grace to all,
Troy

Hebrews 2:6
"What is man, that you remember him? or the son of man, that you are concerned about him?"

Hebrews 2:9-10
"But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower that the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings."