CWV101: Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response – Assignment Solution

Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

Be sure you answer Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and the Reference page of this assignment before submitting it.

Part One: Human Nature in Genesis 1-3

Use and cite at least two of the following topic study materials: textbook Chapter 4, Topic 3 Overview, “The Mystery of Original Sin” article, and Bible passages. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. These should be included on a reference page at the end of this document.

Based on at least two of the listed topic study materials, type your answer to the following questions in the box beneath each question.

1. What is revealed about human nature (from Genesis 1-2)? Cite and reference the textbook.

Your answer in 100-150 words:

What are the consequences of the fall for human nature (from Genesis 3)? 

Your answer in 100-150 words:

 

3. What is revealed about human purpose? What does it mean for humans to flourish, in other words, to achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being? Cite and reference “The Mystery of Original Sin” article.

 

Your answer in 100-150 words:

How would pantheism or atheism (choose one) view human nature, human purpose, and human flourishing? 

Your answer in 100-150 words: Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

The question, “How can an all-powerful, all knowing, and all good God allow suffering?” is called the problem of evil and suffering. Briefly summarize the Christian worldview’s response to the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and reference the topic overview and/or the textbook. 

Your answer in 100-150 words:

Part Two: Consequence of the Fall Today

Select a Christian organization from the “Christian Organizations That Address a Consequence of the Fall” list provided in the topic study materials.

Based upon your selection, research the issue that organization addresses. Use and cite at least two academic resources from the GCU Library. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. These resources should also be included on a reference page at the end of this document.

 

1. Based on your research, address the following: highlight how the consequences of the fall are evident in the issue(s) that the organization addresses; include statistics, causes, and impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate).

Your answer in 75-100 words: Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

Describe how this issue creates dehumanization and diminishes human Include statistics, causes, and impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate). 

Your answer in 75-100 words:

Part Three: Analysis of a Christian Organization’s Solution

Use and cite the organization’s website, in addition to the topic study materials. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. These should also be included on a reference page at the end of this document.

Write how the Christian worldview ministry that you selected is combatting the consequence of the fall.

1. What organizational statement reveals that this organization is operating from a Christian worldview?

Your answer in 250-300 words: Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

 

2. Explain how the organization uses a God-centered worldview (as defined in the “The Mystery of Original Sin” article) to address dehumanization and restore human

Your answer in 250-300 words:

References:   Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

Alford, D. (2007). Saving faces: Mercy Ships surgeons perform medical miracles daily in remote ports of call. Christianity Today, 51(12), 50-53.

Anastasis. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2020, from https://www.mercyships.org/who-we- are/our-ships/the-anastasis/Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

Diffey, D. (2020). Departure From Wisdom. In The Beginning of Wisdom: An Introduction to Christian Thought and Life. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.

Mcllwraith, R. (2019). International volunteering with Mercy Ships in Guinea West Africa 2018.

Journal of Perioperative Nursing, 1(32), 41–43: Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

Mercy Ships 100,000th Free Surgical Procedure. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2020, from https://www.mercyships.org/mercy-ships-volunteers-perform-100000th-free-surgical- procedure/

Shuster, M. (2013). The Mystery of Original Sin: We don’t know why God permitted the Fall, but we know all too well the evil and sin that still plague us. Christianity Today, 57(3), 39-41.