The highest creation of God in His image, both male and female. (Gen. 1:27)
God’s Image:
We’re all worthy of honor and respect, while having such characteristics as righteousness, holiness & knowledge
God knew when He created man/woman in His image that sin would enter the world.
God created man/woman in His image to offset sin – to shift the question about our identity from WHO WE ARE to WHOSE WE ARE?
- Focus of our sinful nature:
WHO we are
- Focus of God:
WHOSE we are
God has named you for who you will become by His grace, not who you are or have been.