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Theology for the Church
Humanity as the Divine Image with Peter Gentry (S2E23)
May 20, 2024
Peter Gentry, a PhD holder and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Old Testament, discusses the Imago Dei doctrine. Topics include nuances of humanity as God's image, representing God's rule, covenantal connections, and the influence on sex, gender, and marriage.
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- Humanity as the divine image emphasizes representing God to the world, reflecting obedient sonship and servant kingship.
- The covenantal nature of the image of God encompasses the entire humanity, critiquing reductionistic interpretations and highlighting a holistic view.
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Understanding the Image and Likeness of God
The concept of being created in the image and likeness of God is foundational to human existence according to Dr. Peter Gentry. In Genesis 1:26-27, the text emphasizes that the terms 'image' and 'likeness' highlight the relationship between humanity and God. While these terms are often viewed as synonyms, there is a nuanced difference where 'likeness' focuses on the resemblance to the original, and 'image' relates to representing God to the world. This covenantal relationship between humans and God is crucial, reflecting obedient sonship and servant kingship over creation.
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