What is the CandMA’s teaching on the nature of mankind?

The teaching of the Christian and Missionary Alliance regarding the nature of mankind is that humanity is created in the image of God but is also sinful. This belief highlights the dual nature of humanity: the inherent dignity and worth that comes from being made in God's image, alongside the fallen state resulting from original sin. This perspective acknowledges that, while people possess the potential for good and reflect God's attributes, sin has marred that image and led to a separation from God.

This understanding is essential to the Alliance's theological framework as it sets the stage for the need for redemption through Jesus Christ. The emphasis on both the dignity of being created in God's likeness and the reality of sin helps believers understand the necessity of grace and the work of the Holy Spirit in restoring relationships with God.