Man is indeed lost, but that does not mean that he is…
![“Man is indeed lost, but that does not mean that he is nothing. We must resist humanism, but to make a man a zero is not the right way to resist it ... [The] Christian position is that man is made in the image of God and even though he is now a sinner, he can do things that are tremendous - he can…” quote by Francis Schaeffer](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/a3b/francis-schaeffer-2607_biblical_man-is-indeed-lost-but-that-does-not-mea_760915.jpg)
“Man is indeed lost, but that does not mean that he is nothing. We must resist humanism, but to make a man a zero is not the right way to resist it ... [The] Christian position is that man is made in the image of God and even though he is now a sinner, he can do things that are tremendous - he can influence history for this life and the life to come, for himself and for others...From the biblical viewpoint, man is lost, but great.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human beings are fundamentally flawed yet possess divine potential; rejecting humanity entirely is not the answer.
In simple terms: Man is flawed but has divine potential.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humanity with humility.
Themes
theology
human nature
hope
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- faith education
- community service
Key Concepts
existentialism
Christian anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be made in God’s image?
- How can we balance sin and potential?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on sin can discourage growth.