“And God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man inContinueContinue reading “THE GOOD THING IN YOU; YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST (18)”
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THE GOOD THING IN YOU; YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST (17)
Genesis 1:26-28 discusses God’s creation of man in His image and His command to be fruitful and multiply. This concept relates to Jesus’ death and resurrection, which allows for spiritual multiplication through evangelism. Believers contribute to this by saving souls, thus replenishing the earth according to God’s original intent.
THE GOOD THING IN YOU; YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST (16)
The passage discusses God’s creation of mankind in His image, emphasizing that true dominion and authority come through eternal life in Christ. It asserts that Adam was offered dominion but did not possess it. The new creation, represented by believers, holds this authority, which is crucial for understanding one’s identity in Christ.
THE GOOD THING IN YOU; YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST (15)
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 GOOD THING IN YOU; YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST (14)
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 GOOD THING IN YOU; YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST (13)
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.
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