So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. — Genesis 1:27
We are made in God's image. Not just the man. Not just the woman. Both male and female are made in God's image! Incredibly, this is not just true before the Fall. When God made us in the womb of our mothers (Psalm 139:13-16), he made us in his image (Genesis 9:6). Because people are precious to God, because we reflect something of the character of our Creator, each person is to be valued. None is to be den
Thoughts
. To be almost saved is to be totally lost. - Unknown
. Choose a suitable time for reflection and frequently consider the loving-kindness of God. - Thomas Kempis
. Lord, make me according to your heart. - Brother Lawrence
God’s kind of Love
Love was when Jesus hung on the cross [Romans 5:8]. Love is self-sacrificing, not self-indulging. If you’re going to abuse, hurt, and take advantage of another person, it’s not love; it’s lust.
God’s kind of loves does not behave unseemly.
Divine Love in many Aspects
. Unmerited – not that we loved God
1 John 4:10
So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
. Unlimited – for God so loved the world
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Beautiful, Broken Jar of Clay
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
[Message No: 7525]
We are made in God's image. Not just the man. Not just the woman. Both male and female are made in God's image! Incredibly, this is not just true before the Fall. When God made us in the womb of our mothers (Psalm 139:13-16), he made us in his image (Genesis 9:6). Because people are precious to God, because we reflect something of the character of our Creator, each person is to be valued. None is to be den
Thoughts
. To be almost saved is to be totally lost. - Unknown
. Choose a suitable time for reflection and frequently consider the loving-kindness of God. - Thomas Kempis
. Lord, make me according to your heart. - Brother Lawrence
God’s kind of Love
Love was when Jesus hung on the cross [Romans 5:8]. Love is self-sacrificing, not self-indulging. If you’re going to abuse, hurt, and take advantage of another person, it’s not love; it’s lust.
God’s kind of loves does not behave unseemly.
Divine Love in many Aspects
. Unmerited – not that we loved God
1 John 4:10
So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
. Unlimited – for God so loved the world
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Beautiful, Broken Jar of Clay
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
[Message No: 7525]
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