The Indwelling Christianity

Christianity is one of the most influential religions on both ancient and modern Western society, with the religion based on the teachings of the prophet Jesus Christ who lived approximately between the years of 5 BC and 33 AD. It is claimed that Christ was the son of God whose spirit was embodied and sent to Earth as a human being to bring peace and prosperity to the less fortunate, and absolve the world of its sin. Jesus preached a doctrine of a supreme monotheistic god who ruled over the universe, as well as ethics and morals especially centred on the concept of faith and forgiveness. If one was to live their life in accordance to the Will of God and the teachings of Christ found in the written word of the Holy Bible, one would be absolved of their sin and ascend to the spiritual realm of God, known as Heaven, after their physical death.

In (Genesis 1:26-27 KJV.) We learn that all humanity was created in the image of God. Just like Adam and Eve we too are commanded to take care of the earth and create life. While human responsibility was made clear all humanity was susceptible to sin. To summarize Lecture 2. (2015), humanity’s purpose from the beginning of time has been to do good continually, learn wisdom be fearing the Lord and follow His example in deed and in thought.

“In the day when God created man, he made them in the image of God.” -Genesis 5:2 (OI).

God set us apart from the animals and made us in his image. We are mentally smarter, emotionally deeper, rationale beings not animals. Being made in his image doesn't mean I look exactly like God, but that parts of me reflect God. That

In Genesis 1:26-27 the Bible talks about how we are made in the image of God, or have what is known as the Imago Dei. Some people would say that this means that human beings have a conscious, and live at a level that is more complex than just living on mere instinct. I believe that there is more to it than that. Romans 12:6 says that “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” In other words, as you read the rest of the chapter you can see how each of the different gifts given to people can be used to edify and strengthen other people. We were created to be a blessing to other people, and those other people were created to live in harmony with you.

Being created in His image is what enables me to relate and serve others. As I engage in my analysis of my own personal view, I must demonstrate and offer a way to live a life that would be consistent with my notion and reality of a Christian life. If you are anything like me, PHL 205A has allowed me the opportunity to search within my soul and analyze what I now understand is my worldview; this topic has offered a comprehensive and understanding way on how to best distinguish my preconceived assumptions and notions about my worldview. In sharing the same faith we must understand and maintain that God is a purposeful God who created all human kind with the freedom to choose right from wrong. If we pay close attention and ultimately understand that Human life is meaningful, significant, and purposeful; then we are able to see God’s greatness, goodness, and

“26 Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness...27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.’” Genesis 1:26a, 1:27

Christianity is a major religion. It is one of the largest religions in the world. There is more than two billion believers in Christianity. The teaching of this religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The spread of Christianity has lead to a lot of changes throughout the history. The core principles of this religion have become the major pillars of human life in most parts of the world. Christians use the Bible as the main guide of their teachings.

Genesis 1:26 reveals to us that God created us in his own image and likeness. This passage can mean a lot to to the reader if they decide to interpret it. Questions such as “Do we look like God?”, “Are humans the same as God in the way we act” and “Do we fill the role of the god’s of Earth by “ruling” all the other living organisms on Earth?”. These questions and more arise when you reflect on this passage. I believe reflecting on this passage can help us increase our connection with God by making us think about our similarities to him.

of the human race as it is already a person (5). It is important to confirm that the written words of the Bible state all people are made in God’s Image. This statement in terms means that

Maximum marveling, at the mere assurance, in absolute awareness, of being rooted in the Lord Jesus Christ and His finished work is an exuberant experience. God’s pardon and power becomes ours as a result of receiving Jesus into our hearts. The “in-Christ” doctrine is amazing. Placing complete trust in Christ and His finished work, its vastness of provision, and all that it has cinched for us will change our lives. As our disposition becomes grateful and we learn of Him and His love, this will make us lovelier.

In the book of Genesis when it speaks of man being made in the image of God, what is seen is that just as God created the earth, we can give form to the formless. We can make a date with another, and we can plan to do something at a certain time. Humans unlike any other creature can describe an exciting experience, or tell a scary story. Through speech we can say, "I don't know," which is the first step to gaining understanding and knowledge. Humans are more than just mere creatures of nature because of the art of remembering, recalling, and through language either written or spoken.

One influential cult was based upon a mystical interpretation of Plato. Neo-Platonism was like a rational science that attempted to break down and describe every aspect of the divine essence and its relationship with the human soul. An Alexandrian Jew named Philo tried using Greek philosophy to interpret the Jewish scriptures. He wanted to unite the two traditions by suggesting that the Greek philosophers had been inspired by the same God who had revealed himself to the Jews.

Human creation was the crown of God’s creative work (Ps 8:4-6). Humans contain the spirit of God (Bartsch, 2013) it was God’s breath that gave life to humans (Gen, 2:7). Humans were so special to God that when we were created, God used His own image in our creation (Gen. 1:26-27). My understanding of ‘image of God’, from a biblical perspective, is that humans are created for fellowship with God and to live in conscious relationship with him (Bartsch, 2013). The understanding and responsibility for humans to represent God and care for all of his creation (Gen 1:28) is recognised in the ‘image of God’. Each person is knitted together in their mother’s womb (Jer. 1:5) fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14). Each unique person, therefore, has individual and equal worth in the eyes of God (Bartsch,

In the beginning of the Bible in the Book of Genesis, it is revealed to use in 1:26-27 that God has created man in his image. The text verbatim states “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness…So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” From this distinct text we can clearly conclude that when ad created man and woman, they were destined to be in God’s image and carry his image throughout his creation. Today we can see that many of us do not live in God’s image due to society becoming more secularized as it progresses through the years, however as Christians we can verse this by living in God’s image in our chosen vocations, churches, and even in the