Summary
Dr. Carmen Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University, discusses the concept of the image of God in her interview with Justin on the Reorthodox Theology podcast. She explains that the image of God is not tied to a specific human capacity, but rather to our physicality as human beings. Dr. Imes argues that every human, regardless of disability or other differences, is the image of God. She challenges the common belief that the image of God was lost or diminished after the fall, pointing to biblical evidence that affirms the continued presence of the image of God in humanity. Dr. Imes also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the image of God in others and treating every person with dignity and respect.
Key Takeaways:
- The image of God is not tied to a specific human capacity, but to our physicality as human beings.
- Every human, regardless of disability or other differences, is the image of God.
- The image of God was not lost or diminished after the fall, but our relationship with God was disrupted.
- Recognizing the image of God in others is essential for treating every person with dignity and respect.
Quotes:
- "It's more physical than what we've assumed, and it's therefore more limited in some ways than what we've assumed." - Dr. Carmen Imes
- "Every human being, regardless of disability, is the image of God." - Dr. Carmen Imes
- "Jesus is the image of God not because he's divine, but because he's human, and every human being is the image of God." - Dr. Carmen Imes
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