Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine (with Katie McCoy)

Aug 20, 2024

Katie McCoy, director of Women’s Ministry at Texas Baptists and co-author of the book Humanity, dives into profound discussions on the nature of humanity. She addresses the significance of understanding gender through a biblical lens, asserting that gender is rooted in biology. The conversation touches on corporate repentance versus individual responsibility for historical sins, and critiques transhumanism while emphasizing human dignity. Katie also delves into how our understanding of humanity impacts societal issues like sexuality and race.

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Understanding humanity as created in God's image is essential for addressing contemporary issues like gender identity and societal roles.

The rise of transhumanism raises ethical dilemmas that require a biblically grounded perspective to navigate the intersection of technology and humanity.

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The Urgency of Understanding Humanity

The doctrine of humanity is presented as critically urgent for contemporary Christians to explore. It connects various aspects of human existence, including gender, sexuality, work, and responsibility in society, all of which are increasingly relevant amid technological advancements and evolving ethical frameworks. The conversation calls for a thoughtful examination of what it means to be human, recognizing that humanity is deeply intertwined with biblical truth and the Church's engagement with pressing societal issues. This exploration emphasizes that no doctrine exists in isolation, and understanding humanity can create a domino effect in interpreting related theological concepts.

Intro

3min

Theological Perspectives on Humanity and Technology

24min

Understanding Corporate Repentance and Personal Responsibility

4min

Understanding Gender Identity Through a Biblical Lens

4min

Understanding Human Existence Through Divine Design

2min

Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding of humanity has massive implications for science, sexuality, race, economics and more. She and Sean discuss why God originally made us male and female, if the Bible teaches corporate responsibility for sins our ancestors committed, the state of the debate over evolution, and much more.

Katie McCoy serves as director of Women’s Ministry at Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas). She holds a Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she previously served on faculty. She is the author of To Be A Woman and the co-author of Humanity.

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