It is the source for Christian beliefs and practice. As God's Word it is completely true, authoritative, and trustworthy, providing a solid foundation for Christian faith. 105,160 Human Beings Human beings are the supreme creation of God, made in His image and likeness. Each person is precious to God, and each person is worthy of respect and love. At the same time, all human beings have rebelled against God, and have chosen to embrace sin, which was brought into the human race through Adam.
Sin is responsible for human misery.
Ultimately, sin has brought about spiritual and physical death. It is sin and sin's consequences which separate people from God, who is Holy. The salvation of sinful human beings is the work of God alone. God accomplished salvation through Christ's death and triumphant resurrection. He offers salvation as a free gift to all who will trust in Christ as Savior and Lord.