ST211: Systematic Theology — Theological Anthropology — The Imago Dei and Human Constitution

Foundations for the Christian Life · Aug 14, 2026 · 40m

This episode explores the doctrine of humanity, focusing primarily on the Imago Dei and the ontological constitution of the human person. Through a blend of linguistic analysis and historical theology, the text argues that being made in God’s image is not merely a single trait, but a comprehensive identity involving human structure, relationships, and functional roles as earthly stewards. It rejects a purely biological view of existence, instead defining humanity as a psychosomatic unity—an inseparable bond of body and soul—designed for communion with the Creator. Ultimately, the source…