Image of God

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them. – Gen. 1:27

What does it mean when the Bible tells us we are created in the image of God (Latin: Imago Dei)? Are we gods? Exact replicas, duplicates and in full expectation of all the power He possesses?

Essentially it is our mental, moral and social framework. The substance of what we live by and more importantly, how we relate to others. This image (reflection) also deals in dignity, destiny and freedom.

It provides a support for living effectively now and later. It is a foundation of v...