April 19, 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the value and purpose of humanity as reflections of God's image.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:26-27 You Are God’s Reflection So Your True Value Is in His Image Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…” Genesis 1:26 Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind. Genesis 9:6 You Are Created for Purpose So Reflect God in Your Life God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28 You Are Not Defined by Labels So Live Free as an Image-Bearer So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created…

Topics covered

• identity in Christ
• value of humanity
• purpose of creation
• freedom in faith
• reflection of God

Keywords

• new creation
• God's image
• human value
• purpose
• freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 9:6, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 1:27

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