Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline – January 10, 2021

Series Title: “UNIFY”

Today’s Title: “Understand that we are ALL Image Bearers”

Today’s Main Text: Genesis 1:26-30

“Image” in the ancient world

kings & gods, coins & statues

• Mark 12:13-17

• Acts 19:35-41

The True Image of God

A living, breathing image

• Genesis 1:26 & 2:7

• Jeremiah 10:14 & 51:17

The Purpose of the Image of God

Authority & Responsibility

• Genesis 1:26

• Exodus 20:4

• Psalm 8:4-6

Mankind’s Rejection of God’s Image

Exchanging the Image of the Creator for the images of created things

• Psalm 106:19-21 (Exodus 32)

-Romans 1:22-23

The Fulfillment of God’s Image in Christ

Jesus showed us what bearing God’s image means and enabled us to follow His pattern

• Colossians 1:15-20

• Hebrews 2:8-9

Restored & Renewed into God’s Image

• 1 Corinthians 3:17-18

• Colossians 3:9-11