#genesis 1:27

[coptorthodox]

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

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

God Created Man

And God prepareth the man in His image; in the image of God He prepared him, a male and a female He prepared them. — Genesis 1:27 | Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) Young’s Literal Translation of the Holy Bible is in the public domain. Cross References: Genesis 5:1; Genesis 9:6; Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 11:7; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10

[just-bible-musings]

Being a Christian isn't what you think it is. It's not about being "good." It's about being what God made you to be.

God created all of us in His image (Genesis 1:27). Since He made us, He's the one who knows what He made us to do, and if we try to do anything else, we'll just break ourselves.

Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? Romans 9:20-21

Ok, so, "pottery" might be a little archaic, so I'll use another example:

If you want to make a lasagna, what kind of container would you use? Would you layer all the ingredients in a microwave bowl and stick it in the oven? Of course not! (And, if you've ever thought of trying it, take this as your warning: don't do it. You'll ruin the lasagna, the bowl, and probably the oven. And you'll never get the smell of melted plastic out of the house.) No, for a regular oven, you would use a glass or metal baking dish.

But let's say you wanted to make a microwave lasagna. Does microwave lasagna come in a metal pan? Nope! Cuz if you try to nuke metal, you'll blow up the microwave. Microwaveable dinners usually come in either cardboard or a very sturdy plastic that can take the heat of a microwave (I still don't recommend putting the plastic ones in the oven, tho).

Every person is different, and we react differently in different situations. Some situations make you melt like plastic, some make you blow up like nuked metal, and sometimes you're not a baking dish at all, you're a pizza pan and you can't hold very much at all.

I think that living a Christian life isn't about "being good." It's about being what God made us to be. Now, that being said, "good" is exactly what God did make us to be. HOWEVER, we cannot be "good" on our own. And this is what trips people up, because we want to think that we can figure out "good" on our own. And we can't. We can't see the future. We can't see into people's hearts. We can't know in advance whether our actions will help or hurt. Only God does.

I feel like I can't stress this enough: "sin" is not just "doing bad things." It's rejecting God, pushing Him away, and saying, "nope, I'm gonna figure this out on my own." Accepting Jesus is not about saying, "oh, I'm bad, so please make me good" (even though that's what most of us probably said when we first did accept Him). As you grow in Christ, you come to realize that accepting Jesus was about turning your life over to Him and letting Him turn you into the person you were supposed to be all along, whether you're made to be in the oven or the microwave, or whether you're made to make lasagna or pizza or brownies or whatever.

It's not about being "good"! It's about being who you are meant to be!

[thegreenleavesofspring]

as pride month draws to a close I wish you the best and the gayest ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Ahem.

And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying,

9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you;

10 And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth.

11 And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

12 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:

13 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.

14 And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:

15 And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.

16 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.

17 And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.

Genesis 9

[theexodvs]

In a culture that attempts to impose androgyny, growing a beard is how I take the sentiment contained in Genesis 1:27, Deuteronomy 22:5 and Mark 10:6 to its logical conclusion.

[amylinneaposts]

Image Bearer

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 And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Colossians 3:10 God created us in His image. Meaning, unlike the rest of creation, we can make decisions, have thoughts, feelings, dreams, and disappointments. We are complex,…

[tiand]

Today's Word With Joel and Victoria Osteen - Are You Looking In The Wrong Mirror?

Today’s Scripture Genesis 1:27, NLT So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Today’s Word It’s so important how we see ourselves. Your self-image will determine whether you reach your full potential. If you see yourself as lacking, at a disadvantage, or unattractive, it will limit you. It’s not that you don’t have…

[bojackson54]

YOU Are an Amazing Image: How Does That Reflect on YOU?

In today’s devotional reflection (see what I did there?) we are thinking not only about the fact that God created us (which we did, yesterday), but about the fact that He created us in HIS image. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them”. (Genesis 1:27 NIV) The Creative Distinctive You (as in all of you, as in mankind) are…

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[psalmonesermons]

Made in the image of God Part 1

What does it mean?

Modern atheistic scientists tell us that humans are in an unimportant species, found on an insignificant planet in an obscure part of the cosmos. On this approach what are the implications for a single human life?

However this is not what the bible says nor what Christians believe.

Wikipedia definition of 'image'

¨An image is a visual representation of something. An image can be a two-dimensional representation, such as a drawing, painting, or photograph, or a three-dimensional object, such as a carving or sculpture.

Here is the first mention in scripture of the phrase 'made in the image of God';

Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

There is no clear consensus between theologians and philosophers on what the image of God (or its theological term ‘Imago dei’) might mean.

Learned scholars of diverse types think the meaning of 'made in the image of God' might include:

1. Humans are like God in that we are spiritual and rational beings and exercise free-will choices.

2. Humans are like God in being able to form complex relationships.

3. Humans are like God in being able to perform functions e.g. managing the planet and its resources which in some way represent God on earth.

All three views have their strengths and weaknesses but together might partly reflect the diverse ways that humans reflect the image of God.

However we can get get a much clearer explanation of 'made in the image of God' by turning to scripture. Most times we find that it is best to let scripture interpret scripture (see part 2 of this study to see what the bible says about 'made in the image of God').

Amen

Prayer

[dwuerch-blog]

Just Like Our Heavenly Father

Of course, we have great love for our children – we are just like our Heavenly Father! I was thrilled when I recently saw the Facebook post of a precious young woman that I, and many others, had been praying for. Her greatest desire and prayer was to be able to conceive a baby. It took years, but now she holds that precious baby in her arms. We can sense her gratitude to God for this precious…

[possil]

AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT

Sex is the battering ram progressives use to achieve the destruction of Western culture. The latest front in the culture wars, the movement to normalise transgender ‘rights’, is decisive. The transgender movement’s demands attack not only the foundation of Western society but the order of creation itself. If progressives get their way on this the doors are opened wide to anything they desire, and…

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

God Created Man in His Own Image

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 | Revised Standard Version (RSV) Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Cross References: Genesis 5:1; Genesis 9:6; Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 11:7; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10

[walkswithmyfather]

1. “David and Saul finished talking, and soon David and Jonathan became best friends. Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself. From that time on, Saul kept David in his service and would not let David go back to his own family. Jonathan liked David so much that they promised to always be loyal friends. Jonathan took off the robe that he was wearing and gave it to David. He also gave him his military clothes, his sword, his bow and arrows, and his belt. David was a success in everything that Saul sent him to do, and Saul made him a high officer in his army. That pleased everyone, including Saul's other officers.” —1 Samuel 18:1‭-‬5 (CEV)

2. “You are better having a friend than to be all alone, because then you will get more enjoyment out of what you earn. If you fall, your friend can help you up. But if you fall without having a friend nearby, you are really in trouble.” —Ecclesiastes 4:9‭-‬10 (CEV)

3. “As one piece of iron sharpens another, so friends keep each other sharp.” —Proverbs 27:17 (ERV)

4. “A friend is there to help, in any situation, and relatives are born to share our troubles.” —Proverbs 17:17 (CEV)

5. “Then the Lord God said, “I see that it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make the companion he needs, one just right for him.”—Genesis 2:18 (ERV)

Ever since the beginning of the Word, it has been Gods plan that we not go through life alone. Jesus Himself had His Disciples, close friends to support Him through tough times. He said, “Servants don't know what their master is doing, and so I don't speak to you as my servants. I speak to you as my friends, and I have told you everything my Father has told me.” (John 15:15, CEV)

A good friend is a blessing from God. Amen! 🙌

[thegreenleavesofspring]

happy pride month! 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ wishing you the most fabulous june yet ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying,

9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you;

10 And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth.

11 And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

12 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:

13 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.

14 And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:

15 And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.

16 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.

17 And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.

Genesis 9

[amylinneaposts]

Inherit Value

Not everyone likes you or will like you. I know that’s not breaking news, but it’s time to be reminded. When others don’t like you, do you let their condemnation define you? Do you live within their definition of you? Do you crumble, becoming the embodiment of their definition of you? Or do you refuse their lies, recognizing God’s definition of you instead? Has your crown fallen, or worse,…