Made in God's Image | Dr. Stephen Conley

Text:  Genesis 1:26-31   As God's Image-Bearers, We Represent Him on the Earth (1:26-27) God made us after His image and likeness, distinct from the rest of creation. God made us male and female for His glory. Implication: Our value and identity are tied to bearing the image of God. Therefore, we should seek after Him and bear His image in a way that pleases Him.   As God's Image-Bearers, We Fill and Rule Over the Earth (1:26b, 28-30)  God has given us the responsibility of reproducing His image on the earth. God has provided us with sustenance from His creation and given us the responsibility of dominion over His creation. Implication: This blessing and commission God has given us should lead us to delight in Him and depend upon Him.   Conclusion: "God saw that it was very good." (1:31) All that God made was good in His sight, with nothing incomplete or imperfect. All of creation worked in perfect harmony as God had designed.