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“In God’s Image”

“In God’s Image” Applies to all humans Noah and his descendants (Gen. 9:6) People of the first century (James 3:9) Does not apply to animals or plants Adam was God’s son by direct creation (Luke 3:38) We are all God’s offspring (Acts 17:29) The terms “likeness” and “image” are synonyms

“In God’s Image” Does not mean that we are gods or deity Men wrongly claimed to be (Ezek. 28:2; Acts 12:21-23) Paul and Barnabas corrected Gentiles (Acts 14:11-18) Jesus is the image of God (Col. 1:15) Seen Jesus = seen the Father (John 14:9) Jesus is a perfect representation (Heb. 1:3) Man is “made in the image of God” (Gen. 1:26) Jesus “is the image of God” (II Cor. 4:3-4)

“In God’s Image” Does not mean that God is a physical being God is spirit (John 4:24) We don’t share physical traits (Acts 17:29; Rom. 1:22-23) Seth resembled Adam (Gen. 5:1, 3) It is never defined as a specific attribute Similarities between man and God, not plants/animals Reason, morality, creativity, will, immortal soul, etc

“In God’s Image” Requires mutual respect Creates an obligation Sanctity of life (Gen. 9:6) Proper speech (James 3:8-9) Creates an obligation A lesson about taxes and more (Mark 12:14-17) As a coin bearing a ruler’s image, so we bear God’s God has the right to expect something from us Full devotion of heart (Mark 12:30) Body for service and holiness (Rom. 12:1; I Cor. 6:19-20)

“In God’s Image” Bearing God’s image in a higher sense Created anew in baptism (Eph. 4:22-24) Renewal through continued obedience (Col. 3:9-10) Choosing to be more like God Children receive physical traits from parents We received mental, emotional, spiritual traits Children can choose to take on other traits God commands us to take on holiness (I Peter 1:14-16)