We now come to the creation of humanity, male and female. Our
creation is described in a distinctive way - created in the image of God
(Genesis 1:26-27). We are different from the rest of creation. We have been given
dominion over 'all the earth' and 'every living creature' (Genesis 1:26,28). We
are different from God. He is the Creator. We are His creation. Created
in God's image, we have been created by Him and for Him. Though we have
sinned (see Genesis 3, Romans 3:23), now - in Jesus Christ - we have
begun to live as a new creation (Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:9-10).
The Bible teaches us that Jesus Christ is God (John 1:1) and that 'all
things were created by Him and for Him' (Colossians 1:16). This is the
Saviour who is at work in us, enabling us to live as a new creation!
Creation has been 'completed' (Genesis 2:1). Salvation will be completed
(Philippians 1:6)!
(Year One, 7th January: Genesis 1:26-2:3)
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