Biblical Quote by Francis Schaeffer
![“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/quotes/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
Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1978
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.
![“The fall [of your soul] from perfection into duality...was naturally followed by the discovery of the duality of good and evil...This is the Biblical version of a myth known to many lands.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ff/joseph-campbell-300_biblical_the-fall-of-your-soul-from-perfection-in_22526.jpg)
![“[John Calvin's] treatment of the person and work of Christ, of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, of prayer and liturgy, of the sacraments, and of the way in which we have an in-built sense of the divine that we suppress to our great sorrow - these are all immense contributions to…” quote by Oliver D. Crisp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ef/oliver-d-crisp-12863_believer_john-calvin-s-treatment-of-the-person-an_62415.jpg)
