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The Image of God: Foundations for Human Dignity and Christian Worldview
Author: Dave Jenkins
Show: Equipping You in Grace
Series: Created by God – Foundations for a Biblical Worldview
Date: March 4, 2026
Show Summary
In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores the doctrine of the image of God
and why it is foundational for human dignity, identity, ethics, and a biblical worldview. From Genesis 1:26–28
to Colossians 1:15, we see that every person has inherent worth because we are made in God’s image and that
Christ restores what sin has marred.
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Key Scriptures
- Genesis 1:26–28
- Genesis 9:6
- Colossians 1:15
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- Acts 17:26
- Psalm 139:13–14
Episode Highlights
- What it means to be made in the image of God
- Why every human life has unshakable dignity and worth
- How our secular age attacks the doctrine of the image of God
- How the gospel restores what sin has marred in us
- How this doctrine shapes identity, ethics, relationships, and everyday life
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Takeaways
- Your identity begins with your Creator, not your feelings or culture.
- Every person you meet is an image bearer and should be treated with dignity and compassion.
- The gospel restores the image of God that sin has marred.
- This doctrine is the foundation for Christian ethics, pro-life conviction, and love of neighbor.
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