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2 Mankind: Genesis 1:27-28 | 16 Verses That Tell The Whole Story
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27
Who am I? Our culture grapples greatly with identity today. But the Bible reveals that our deepest identity is found in being made in the image and likeness of God. As His representatives on earth, we reflect His glory and steward His creation. This brings great meaning and purpose.
Made to Bear God’s Image
In Genesis 1, God powerfully speaks the world into being, declaring each part “good.” Yet Adam and Eve’s creation uniquely involves intimate, personal care as God forms them from dust and bone (Gen 2:7, 21-22). This signals humanity’s special calling as living images of the Creator, reminders on earth of His reign over all things.
Made to Rule God’s World
Being God’s image-bearers shapes Adam and Eve’s identity and purpose. He calls them to fill and subdue the earth (Gen 1:28), extending the garden until God’s glory covers everything through their offspring. They are to exercise dominion—godly stewardship—over creation, harnessing its potential for human flourishing while never exploiting it (Gen 1:28). As representatives of the King, they find meaning in caring for His world and making Him known.
Made for Relationship with God
Above all, Adam and Eve are made for intimate fellowship with their Maker as He walks with them in the cool of the garden (Gen 3:8). More than anything we do, bearing God’s image means we are designed for loving relationship with Him, the One our souls are restless for.
Tragically, this is shattered when Adam and Eve betray God’s loving trust. Now we seek our own glory instead of reflecting His image. Banished from God’s presence, His creation, one another, and even ourselves, humanity spirals into the darkness of sin.
Restored to God’s Image
Yet God promises a Rescuer who will defeat evil and restore us as image-bearers (Gen 3:15). That Rescuer is Jesus Christ, the perfect image of God (Heb 1:3), who redeems and recreates all who trust in Him. As His new creation people (2 Cor 5:17), we reclaim our calling to live as faithful representatives of the King until His kingdom comes fully when Christ returns. Then the whole earth will resound again with the beautiful declaration that God’s creation is supremely good.
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By Pastor Dennis W Jennings“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27
Who am I? Our culture grapples greatly with identity today. But the Bible reveals that our deepest identity is found in being made in the image and likeness of God. As His representatives on earth, we reflect His glory and steward His creation. This brings great meaning and purpose.
Made to Bear God’s Image
In Genesis 1, God powerfully speaks the world into being, declaring each part “good.” Yet Adam and Eve’s creation uniquely involves intimate, personal care as God forms them from dust and bone (Gen 2:7, 21-22). This signals humanity’s special calling as living images of the Creator, reminders on earth of His reign over all things.
Made to Rule God’s World
Being God’s image-bearers shapes Adam and Eve’s identity and purpose. He calls them to fill and subdue the earth (Gen 1:28), extending the garden until God’s glory covers everything through their offspring. They are to exercise dominion—godly stewardship—over creation, harnessing its potential for human flourishing while never exploiting it (Gen 1:28). As representatives of the King, they find meaning in caring for His world and making Him known.
Made for Relationship with God
Above all, Adam and Eve are made for intimate fellowship with their Maker as He walks with them in the cool of the garden (Gen 3:8). More than anything we do, bearing God’s image means we are designed for loving relationship with Him, the One our souls are restless for.
Tragically, this is shattered when Adam and Eve betray God’s loving trust. Now we seek our own glory instead of reflecting His image. Banished from God’s presence, His creation, one another, and even ourselves, humanity spirals into the darkness of sin.
Restored to God’s Image
Yet God promises a Rescuer who will defeat evil and restore us as image-bearers (Gen 3:15). That Rescuer is Jesus Christ, the perfect image of God (Heb 1:3), who redeems and recreates all who trust in Him. As His new creation people (2 Cor 5:17), we reclaim our calling to live as faithful representatives of the King until His kingdom comes fully when Christ returns. Then the whole earth will resound again with the beautiful declaration that God’s creation is supremely good.