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1 | image of God | Gen 1:26 | stjones | 54489 | ||
Hi, kalos; I agree with you. In the context of creating man in his own image, Genesis 1:27 says "male and female he created them". Men and women are both created in God's image, so his image (and his nature) must transcend gender. Further, the differences between the genders must be human and physical since they divide humanity but God himself is not divided. God chose to identify himself as a father, so I can't countenance the liberal who wants to worship "God the Parent". But I can't see much sense in insisting that God is a male when, as a spirit, he has none of the attributes that distinguish males and females. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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2 | image of God | Gen 1:26 | kalos | 54493 | ||
Very well put, Steve. Thanks for explaining it further. A parallel thought occurs to me. The Greek word for spirit is gender neutral and the proper pronoun would be "it." Yet God is not an "it." In like manner, the Bible refers to God as "He," but God does not have male parts. (No irreverence intended.) Grace to you! kalos |
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3 | image of God | Gen 1:26 | stjones | 54494 | ||
Thanks, kalos; Have a wonderful week. Peace and grace Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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4 | image of God | Gen 1:26 | kalos | 54495 | ||
You're welcome, Steve. You, too, have a great week, starting with Sunday (the first day) and ending with Saturday (the seventh day). :-) kalos |
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