Dictionary of Bible Themes The similarity between objects or persons. Humanity is created in the likeness of God. Jesus Christ possesses a likeness to both God and humanity, which is expressed and safeguarded by the doctrine of the incarnation. Genesis 1:26-27Human beings are created in the likeness of God See also Genesis 5:1; 9:6Colossians 3:9-10 James 3:9 Matthew 5:48 Redemption includes being conformed to God's likeness See also The likeness of God the Father Ephesians 4:20-24Romans 8:29 See also The likeness of God the Son 1 Corinthians 2:162 Corinthians 3:18 Ephesians 4:11-13 Colossians 1:15 Jesus Christ was in the likeness of God and humanity Jesus Christ is like God See also 2 Corinthians 4:4While stating that Jesus Christ is like God, Scripture also insists that this likeness is grounded in the fact that Jesus Christ is God. Philippians 2:6Hebrews 1:3 Romans 8:3 Jesus Christ is like human beings See also Philippians 2:6-7While stating that Jesus Christ is like humanity Scripture also insists that this likeness is grounded in the fact that Jesus Christ is human. Yet Christ did not share human sinfulness 2Co 5:21; Heb 4:15. See also 2018 Christ, divinity2033 Christ, humanity 2218 Christ, Son of God 2224 Christ, the Lord 5023 image of God 5308 equality |
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