…know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself. Psalm 4:3
Intro: Where did sin come from?
Q. Did God create man so wicked and perverse?
A. No, God created man good and in His own image, that is, in true righteousness and holiness, in order that he might truly know God his Creator, love Him with all his heart, and live with God in eternal happiness, for His praise and glory.
I. The Image of God Created
Genesis 1:24-31
Genesis 5:1; 9:6
II. The Image of God Defaced & Restored
A “new creation”
Ephesians 4:24 old self; new self
Colossians 3:10 “…renewed…”
III. The Image of God, why?
Communion
1John 1
John 17:6-11
Application 1: Our Confessions
Art 14 Confession of Faith
Canons: Head 3/4, articles 1&4
Application 2: The Unveiling of the Promise
God’s desire