Understand that we are all image bearers

Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline – January 10, 2021

Series Title: “UNIFY”

Today’s Title: “Understand that we are ALL Image Bearers”

Today’s Main Text: Genesis 1:26-30

 

“Image” in the ancient world

kings & gods, coins & statues

- Mark 12:13-17

- Acts 19:35-41

 

The True Image of God

A living, breathing image

- Genesis 1:26 & 2:7

- Jeremiah 10:14 & 51:17

 

The Purpose of the Image of God

Authority & Responsibility

- Genesis 1:26

- Exodus 20:4

- Psalm 8:4-6

 

Mankind’s Rejection of God’s Image

Exchanging the Image of the Creator for the images of created things

- Psalm 106:19-21 (Exodus 32)

-Romans 1:22-23

 

The Fulfillment of God’s Image in Christ

Jesus showed us what bearing God’s image means and enabled us to follow His pattern

- Colossians 1:15-20

- Hebrews 2:8-9

 

Restored & Renewed into God’s Image

- 1 Corinthians 3:17-18

- Colossians 3:9-11