Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Being God's Image (with Carmen Imes)

Mar 12, 2024

Explore the concept of being made in God's image with Dr. Carmen Imes, touching on topics like identity, work, sexuality, body image, disability, and transgender issues. Understand the essence of being God's image as a physical representation and embrace body image within God's design. Discuss the intersection of being made in God's image with LGBTQ experiences and the intentional design of disabilities by God. Delve into the significance of identifying as God's image in addressing mental health challenges.

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Carmen Imes

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Quick takeaways

Humanity reflects God through physical embodiment, not just rationality.

Misalignment with God's design diminishes the glory associated with being God's image.

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Interpreting the Image of God

Humans being made in the image of God is not about specific capacities like rationality but about physical embodiment. In Genesis, the word 'image,' translated as Selam in Hebrew, denotes a concrete representation, akin to idols in ancient temples. This physical representation extends to humanity's role in visibly reflecting God's righteous rule to creation.

Introduction

2min

The Essence of Being God's Image: A Physical Representation

13min

Embracing Body Image and the Image of God

13min

Exploring the Intersection of Being Made in God's Image with LGBTQ Conversation, Particularly Transgender Issues

2min

God's intentional design of disabilities and sovereignty over personal struggles

4min

Exploring the Significance of Identifying as God's Image in Addressing Mental Health Challenges

4min

What exactly does it mean to say that we are in the image of God? How should that idea impact how we view things like our identity, our work, sexuality, body image, disability and transgender issues? We’ll talk about these and much more with our colleague Dr. Carmen Imes and her new book, Being God’s Image.

Dr. Carmen Imes is Associate Professor Old Testament at Talbot. She brings a passion for helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is the author of six books, including the widely acclaimed work, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters.

Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/being-god-s-image-with-carmen-imes.

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