Contrasts

Hellenism (Greek thought) was the dominant worldview in the first century, and it stands in stark contrast to the truths of God found in the Bible.

Hellenism

Human beings are the image of the Greek gods.

Biblical Perspective

Only God is God. He is Lord of the Universe, the Creator of mankind.


H: The human mind is the greatest source of wisdom.
BP: God is the ultimate source of all wisdom.
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H: Human beings determine truth–what is right and wrong.
BP: God, the source of truth, has given us the standards to determine what's right and wrong.


H: Human accomplishment is the goal of life.
BP: The goal of life is to glorify and serve God.


H: The human body and what human beings create is the highest standard of beauty.
BP: Human beings create beauty because they are made in the image of God.

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