Waterstone Church

God’s Word views man as the pinnacle of His creation.

His physical aspect was formed from the ground.

His spiritual aspect came from God.

God crowned man with glory and majesty to rule over the works of His hand.

The Image of God: Its Nature
Man was created in His image.

God’s image sets man apart from the rest of the earthly creation as a reflection of God, equips man to rule over nature, and ennobles human life.

But how is man similar to God?

Man resembles God in having a free, rational, personal spirit, including a conscience with God’s law written upon his heart.

Man can rule over nature in a way similar to how God reigns.

Because man resembles God spiritually, he can fellowship with God.

In Colossians 3:10, Paul speaks of God’s image:

The Image of God: Its Implication

First, the image of God establishes __________.

What does this mean?

God created man’s life sacred—to destroy this life invites divine judgment.

Third, the image of God establishes the need for __________.
Without God’s image in man, the plan of redemption would not exist.

As image-bearers marred by the fall, we need a Savior.

God Formed You for __________

God Created You to __________ His Image

God Planned You for a Life of Freedom
Freedom of worship.
Freedom of stewardship.
Freedom of purpose.

ANSWERS

First, the image of God establishes human dignity.

Second, the image of God establishes the sanctity of life.

Third, the image of God establishes the need for redemption.

God Formed You for Relationship

God Created You to Reflect His Image