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What are some advantages of the deposed royalty argument?
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Some of the advantages of the deposed royalty argument are that it shows who were are as humans in the fullest picture. It shows how humans can be at both their worst and their best.
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The deposed royalty argument is centered upon the creation, fall, and redemption account in the Bible. It seeks to capture in one single argument the goodness in God's creation of human beings (Genesis 1) and the subsequent fall of men (Genesis 3). There is greatness in humans as we are made in God's image. Yet, due to the fall, we are equally capable of evil and wickedness, as evidenced by the atrocities that we inflict on fellow humans. It could be harm that is done by one single human to others (as in the case of a mass murderer or rapist) or a leader, political or religious, that inflicts harm on an entire race or nation.
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1. Deposed kings and queens can be reinstated into God’s good favor and can use their gifts fruitfully by coming to Christ as Savior and Lord: (according to the lecture for this lesson) which also references Matthew 8:36-38.
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The argument involves the totality of Christianity, to include creation, the fall, redemption and restoration.
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1. The deposed royalty argument presupposes that God’s original design for humanity was good and perfect. It affirms the worth of humanity and provides the framework for understanding why we seek and appreciate beauty, truth, and ultimately—God.
2. The deposed royalty argument explains the human experience in all of its ugliness— and glorious potential through Jesus Christ. It affirms the complexity and struggle of human nature and points to the need for a savior.
3. The deposed royalty argument suggests restoration is possible. We know this to be true because of Christ’s death and resurrection.
