The Doctrines of Creation and Man Chris Patton 10.2.22 Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:18-23 I. God is Creator Lord II. Created In God’s Image — Male and Female III. Marriage and Singleness IV. Men and Women: Equal In Dignity, Value and Worth V. Men and Women: Distinct in Role and Function Questions for Discussion/Application *Consider taking time, before the discussion, for each person to silently read for themselves section 4 of the Sovereign Grace Statement of Faith. This should take about 5-10 minutes. *In reading the Statement of Faith, is there anything that immediately stands out to you or encourages you that you want to share with the group? *Take a few moments and discuss the Ligonier post mentioned on Sunday. What are your thoughts on what is said in this article? *What does it look like, practically for us as believers to speak the truth with clarity and courage regarding these matters, yet also with grace and love? What challenges do we face as we seek to do so? *What does it look for Christians, practically, to pursue biblical masculinity and femininity? *How can pursuing biblical masculinity and femininity help us to be a light in these times? *Consider taking time to pray for two things (1) Our example: That we as believers would adorn the gospel with a godly example of pursuing biblical masculinity and femininity (2) Our witness: That we would be faithful to proclaim the good news of the hope of the gospel to all around us and that we would be faithful to speak the truth with love.