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The philosopher Blaise Pascal called man “the supreme paradox,” because compared to all other creatures, he is both the most magnificent and the most miserable. What did Pascal mean? The answer goes to the heart of what the Bible says about man. Man is created in the image of God, but the Bible also tells us that man has fallen into sin and become corrupt. In Are People Basically Good?, Dr. R.C....

and an unrighteous creature. The whole message of the Christian faith is that humankind, in the fullness of our humanity, needs redemption. We need a Savior. We need someone who can deal with the very core of our humanity, who can enter into the human condition and acquire what we desperately need for ourselves—righteousness. That’s why Jesus’ perfect humanity is absolutely essential for us. Sometimes people argue about whether Christianity can be the only way to God. What about other world religions?
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