Identity & Image of God
Identity & Image of God
Questions of identity are a natural part of the society and world we live in. This tool/resource is designed to help connect followers of Jesus to their most basic identity of being made in the Image of God!
One of the most popular words and themes of our culture and society is Identity. Issues of Identity find their way throughout many cultural conversations, and drastically affect how people live and go about their lives. The problem is that most people don’t fully understand the biblical foundation of Identity, which is ironic considering we find this foundation on the first page of the Bible.
Whether we are seeking to find our identity, wrestling with the identity we think we have, or struggling with Mental and Emotional Health issues, a proper understanding of who we are and how we were created in the image of God can help alleviate these issues and lay our personal and spiritual foundation. More than that, though; a proper understanding of our identity created in the image of God can help us re-think how we see and treat people around us.
Scripture Passages:
Genesis 1:26-28
Psalm 8
PASSAGES:
- Genesis 1:26-28
- Psalm 8
IDENTITY STATEMENTS
Not only made in God’s image, but in Jesus we are also these below and more!
- I am the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matt 5:13-14) I am a child of God (John 1:12)
- I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
- I am chosen and appointed by Christ to bear His fruit (John 15:16) I am a son of God; God is spiritually my Father (Rom 8:14,15)
- I am a joint heir with Christ, sharing His inheritance with Him (Rom 8:17) I am a new creation (2 Cor 5:17)
- I am a son of God and one in Christ (Gal 3:26, 28)
- I am chosen of God, holy and dearly loved (Col 3:12; 1 Thes 1:4)