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The passage reflects on Genesis 1:26-28, highlighting that humanity, represented by male and female, is created in God’s image and intended for dominion. It emphasizes that Jesus embodies this image and authority, equating the concept of the new creation in Christ to both genders existing in divine likeness and empowerment.

The text discusses the creation of man in God’s image, citing Genesis 1:26-28. It argues that Adam was not God’s image but rather a living soul made from earth, lacking dominion. Instead, true dominion is found in Jesus, the last Adam, and believers possess this authority through faith in eternal life.

The passage emphasizes that Jesus, referred to as the last Adam, reflects the image of God, surpassing the first man, Adam. It discusses how the New Testament reveals Christ’s identity and authority, affirming that He embodies God’s likeness and dominion as outlined in Genesis 1:26-28. Believers are encouraged to understand this truth.

In Genesis, God creates man in His image, granting dominion over the earth. Paul distinguishes between two Adams: the first, “a living soul,” and the last, “a quickening spirit.” True sonship requires the life of God through His spirit, emphasizing the necessity of being “born again” to possess this divine life and authority.

The text discusses the creation of man in God’s image as detailed in Genesis 1:26-28, contrasting the spiritual Adam with the physical Adam formed in Genesis 2:7. It emphasizes God’s plan for humanity to embody divinity and authority, and calls for careful interpretation of scripture for understanding.