The Biblical doctrine of the Image of God (part 1.)
Introduction: Scriptural legwork for the doctrine
The doctrine of the imago dei, or the image of God in man, has many Scripture texts to give a sound foundation as a matter doctrine and application. We first hear of God creating man in His image in Genesis 1:27,
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them”.
And in chapter 2 and v.7,
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
Another passage in the book of Job touches upon this subject when it says,
“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. (Job 32:8).
