God created the first humans in the image of God, in the likeness of God (Gen 1:26-30). What does the "image of God" mean? In what way are we humans different than animals, and in what way are we like God? How has sin affected the image? Is this image relevant to Christian growth, sanctification and the ministry of the church?
You were born for a purpose! God created each of us
for a
reason—and we are happiest when we are living in harmony with the
purpose he has
given us. You need to know what it is.
When we look at the heavens, when we consider the moon and stars, when we consider the enormity of the universe and the stupendous powers involved in each star, we might well wonder why God bothers with us at all. We are so small, so limited—like ants scurrying to and fro inside a terrarium. Why should we think that he even looks at this anthill called earth, and why would he even care about each individual ant?
Are human beings an accident of random mutations in a world that has no purpose or meaning? Are love and goodness just psycho-biological delusions?
No. Human beings have incredible meaning and purpose because God set in motion the process by which all people have come to be. God has a plan and a purpose for every person. Indeed, the Bible says that all humans are made "in the image of God." He has something wonderful in mind for us.
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Click here for the second interview with Dr. Nordling. She talks with
Mike Feazell about the nature of the resurrected body and
the
significance of Jesus becoming fully human.
Program Transcript (click to view):
JMF: Welcome to You’re Included – the unique interview series devoted to practical implications of Trinitarian theology. Our guest today is Dr. Cherith Fee Nordling, theologian and ministry leader for church-based theology education and ministry training at Antioch Leadership Network of Grand Rapids, Michigan. An ordained minister, preacher and popular lecturer, Dr.
