Ros Clarke

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Being human means being created

Being human means being in the image of God

Being human means being men and women

Being human means being made for work

Being human means being both body and soul

Being human means being with others

Being human means being sexual

Being human now means being a sinner

Being human means being mortal

Christ, the true human

Being redeemed

Being new in Christ

Being adopted

Being a new humanity

Being raised to eternal life

Notes

Being human is complicated! Our bodies, intellects and emotions are all God-given gifts, but we so often find them in varying states of disorder. How then, can we become the full bearers of God's image that we were made to be?  
  
 In response to this profound question, Ros Clarke helpfully outlines what the Bible has to say about the nature of humanity. Addressing our status as created beings; our purpose in God’s world; our nature as body and soul; and our fall away from God, Human unpacks questions around the issues of identity, sexuality and gender. It then turns to Christ's example as the perfect human, and considers Jesus' teaching about each of us being loved, valued and redeemed. A teaching that remains foundational for all discussions around important topics like inclusivity, disability and race.  
  
Written with both humour and pastoral concern, and including a study guide to aid personal reflection and group discussion, this book will help you consider afresh what it means to be a human.

"Ros Clarke's Human is a fresh, insightful and, above all, inspiring deep dive into what it means to be us! But far from navel-gazing or indulgence, she offers the true liberation that uniquely comes from the God who created us. She helps us understand what we once were, what we should be and what in Christ we will be again. On top of all that, Ros manages to pack into a highly readable and accessible book a serious engagement with important controversies in the wider culture that affect us all. This is a really helpful book that I hope is read far and wide."

__- Revd Dr Mark Meynell, Director (Europe and Caribbean), Langham Preaching, and author of A Wilderness of Mirrors, When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend and What Makes Us Human?__

"Human is super readable; fresh and relevant in content, clear in style - exactly what we have come to expect from Ros Clarke! There are honest insights on work, the body and soul, sexuality and many other topics. All the while, Clarke continues to unpack who we are, made in the image of God. The book doesn't stop there, however, but crescendos in the New Man, Christ Jesus, securing a new redeemed humanity for himself. This book is a great, gospel-centred and countercultural antidote to these mad days of self-made humanity."

__- Natalie Brand, Bible teacher and author of Priscilla, Where Are You? A Call to Joyful Theology__

"In an age confused about what it means to be human, we desperately need books like this! Clear and accessible, rich and deep, biblically faithful and beautifully written, Human demonstrates the relevance and power of the Bible to show us who we really are and who we’re meant to be."

__- Matthew Mason, Assistant Director, Pastors’ Academy, and Director, Crosslands Cultivate.__

“Christianity has an incredibly realistic and yet positive vision of what it is to be human. This book will enable you to rejoice in your humanity and learn something new if you are not yet a Christian – or have been one for decades. Every chapter included nuggets that were new to me – Ros is one of those rare writers who always leaves you wanting more.”

__- Ed Shaw, Ministry Director for www.livingout.org and author of Purposeful Sexuality__

What it means to be human is one of the most important questions of our times and has profound implications for discipleship, leadership, cultural engagement and evangelism. Ros Clarke masterfully addresses this contended issue, weaving Biblical truth throughout. Human is accessible, grace-filled, challenging and oozes gospel hope. I am grateful for it and praying that it gives us a firmer foundation in these uncertain times.

__- Phil Knox, Evangelist and missiologist at the Evangelical Alliance and author of Story Bearer and The Best of Friends__

__Ros Clarke__ is the Associate Director of Church Society and leader of the Priscilla Programme at Union School of Theology. She holds a PhD in Old Testament and has contributed to a number of IVP and Apollos books, including Marriage, Family and Relationships and Old Testament Wisdom. She is also the author of the popular Lent devotional, Forty Women.

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