A Free 5-Day Study of Biblical Anthropology
with Sarah Koontz
Released on April 25, 2022
Sarah Koontz & the Living by Design team invite you to join us for this quick, yet powerful study of biblical anthropology. The Bible teaches us that God created humankind to be His image-bearers (Imago Dei is the Latin translation of “Image of God” as found in Genesis 1:26). The human spirit is uniquely crafted to connect with God and to reflect His character upon the earth.
The Bible reveals the ways God is actively redeeming His creation and re-establishing His divine rule in the hearts of humankind. In this brief study of the biblical view of human nature, we will seek to answer the following questions:
- Who is God?
- Why did God create humankind?
- What went wrong with God’s creation?
- How bad is the problem of sin, really?
- What did God do in order to redeem humankind?
The purpose of our study is to help you better understand who God is and who He has made you to be. Each day we will dig deep into a critical passage of Scripture in our effort to establish a biblical view of humanity. We will also consider complementary passages and thought-provoking application questions.
Thanks to the generous donations of our Discipleship Team and our Support Team, this study is available for free to anyone who wishes to participate.
Topics Covered in our Free Imago Dei Study
The plot of the biblical story is communicated in Genesis 1:26a, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.” Because of the Bible, we know that God created the world on purpose for a purpose. We also know that humankind rebelled against God and the fallen creation no longer reflects God’s glory as intended. In the Imago Dei study, we will explore the ways God is actively redeeming His creation and re-establishing His divine rule in the hearts of humankind.
Welcome Letter & Digital Gift Bundle
Day 1: Eternity to Eternity | Psalm 90:1-12
Day 2: In His Image | Psalm 8:1-9
Day 3: Fallen Humanity | Romans 5:12-17
Day 4: Just One Bite | Ecclesiastes 8:11-15
Day 5: Reconciled to God | Colossians 1:15-23
Digital Gifts Included in the Free Imago Dei Study
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Get to Know Your Bible Study Partner
Sarah Koontz invites Christians of all ages to explore the beauty of God’s design through her writing at LivingbyDesign.org. She is a passionate storyteller who enjoys using illustrations to communicate deep spiritual truths. “Imago Dei: A 5 Day Study of Biblical Anthropology” is Sarah’s 15th free online Bible study, and she hopes to write many more in the years to come.
Sarah and her husband, Ryan, have established a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to support this ministry and invite you to partner with them in their mission to “Feed God’s Sheep.” Every $1 donated to our ministry helps 5 people receive free Bible study material in their inbox. By continuing to provide our Bible-centered resources free of charge, we are able to overcome many barriers and reach women around the globe with the spiritual nourishment they crave.
Sarah and Ryan live on thirteen acres in the heart of the Black Hills, SD. They have two beautiful daughters, Anya and Nadia, a rowdy flock of chickens, and a house full of foster kittens. Sarah is an avid gardener, a faithful coffee drinker, lover of one-pot-dinners, an unexpected homeschooler, and a Dallas Seminary student. When she’s not covered in dirt or caring for her family, Sarah loves to spend her weekends reading Historical Fiction and listening to Pandora radio.
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