Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the term "person" can refer to an individual human being, a distinct identity, or the nature of God as understood in Christian theology. The concept of personhood is foundational to understanding human identity, relationships, and the nature of God as revealed in Scripture.Human Personhood The Bible begins with the creation of human beings, emphasizing their unique status as persons made in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This verse underscores the inherent dignity and worth of every person, reflecting God's image in their capacity for reason, morality, and relationship. Human personhood is further explored through the narratives of individual lives throughout Scripture. Each person is seen as a unique creation with a specific purpose and calling. For example, Jeremiah 1:5 reveals God's intimate knowledge and purpose for individuals: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Personhood and Relationships The Bible places significant emphasis on relationships between persons, highlighting the importance of love, community, and mutual respect. The Great Commandment, as stated by Jesus in Matthew 22:37-39 , encapsulates this relational aspect: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" The New Testament further elaborates on the nature of relationships among believers, describing the Church as the body of Christ, where each person has a role and function. 1 Corinthians 12:12 illustrates this: "The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ." Divine Personhood In Christian theology, the concept of personhood is also applied to the nature of God, particularly in the doctrine of the Trinity. God is understood as one Being in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each Person of the Trinity is fully God, sharing the same essence, yet distinct in personhood and role. The personhood of God is revealed in various ways throughout Scripture. The Father is often depicted as the Creator and Sustainer, the Son as the Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit as the Comforter and Guide. John 1:14 speaks to the incarnation of the Son: "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." Personhood and Salvation The Bible presents salvation as a deeply personal experience, where individuals are called into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9 emphasizes the personal nature of faith: "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." This personal relationship with God transforms the believer's identity and purpose, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17 : "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" In summary, the concept of personhood in the Bible encompasses the unique identity and dignity of human beings, the relational nature of human existence, and the divine nature of God as revealed in the Trinity. Each person is called to live in relationship with God and others, reflecting the image of God in their lives. Greek 1271. dianoia -- the mind, disposition, thought ... Aristotle, 1, 404). But 1271 () works to a person's own undoing when it operates apart from the light of God's word (Eph 4:18).]. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1271.htm - 8k 5587. psithurismos -- a whispering 322. anadeiknumi -- to lift up and show, show forth 5590. psuche -- breath, the soul 2589. kardiognostes -- knower of hearts 3308. merimna -- care, anxiety 458. anomia -- lawlessness 5588. psithuristes -- a whisperer 830. authairetos -- self-chosen, ie of one's own accord 5354. phthoneo -- to envy Library Whether a Person's Defect is a Reason for Being More Easily Angry ... Whether Marriage Can Result from one Person's Consent to Take ... Whether Man is More Shamefaced of those who are More Closely ... Love is the Root of all Other Passions. ... Whether Honor Denotes Something Corporal? Whether the Mean is to be Observed in the Same Way in Distributive ... Talkers and Talking John 3:3; 2 Cor. 5:17 Questions About Regeneration On the Tongue (Of those who Ought not to be Admitted to Prefer an Accusation, or ... Thesaurus Person's (3 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Person's (3 Occurrences). ... Proverbs 18:8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts. ... /p/person's.htm - 7k Yoke (79 Occurrences) Know (8133 Occurrences) Gossip (7 Occurrences) Godspeed Will (64996 Occurrences) Innermost (22 Occurrences) Invitation (4 Occurrences) Trespass (101 Occurrences) Demand (34 Occurrences) Resources Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life? | GotQuestions.orgHow does fearing God add length to a person's life (Proverbs 10:27)? | GotQuestions.org Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Person's (3 Occurrences)Exodus 22:11 Proverbs 18:8 Proverbs 24:23 Subtopics Related Terms |
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