Humans being in God's image.

[Sammy-San]

I read online that the angelic host were made in God's image, others says that only humans are. What does this mean exactly?

Here are some articles that talk of how humans are a unique species. 4.4 Differences Between Human Life and Animal Life (OB16)

The Jealousy Of Satan

Now let’s stop here and understand that the angelic kingdom are servants.

Hebrews 1:14 tells us they are ministering spirits. He is saying to the disciples (soon to be apostles) that now I’m calling you friends, not servants. I’m calling you friends. At some time in the past these servants, the angelic kingdom, were informed of God’s plan and that He was going to create sons. That’s when the trouble began. That’s when jealousy reared its ugly head in the form of Satan. Let’s continue on in verse 15.



15b) … but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known to you. (KJV)



We know that Christ and the Father don’t necessarily tell the angelic host everything, because we read in other scriptures that there are things they desire to look into. The Greek word for “friend” is Strong’s 5384 and it’s the Greek word philos which is a cousin of the word Philadelphia. It means loved; it means dear and it means fond of. Loved, dear and fond of; all of these characteristics apply to God’s view of His children; loved, dear and He is fond of all of us. Again, this is a relationship that Satan never had and the angelic kingdom does not have. As a result, what Satan wants to do is to destroy this special relationship between God and each one of us. He goes after, attacking the relationship between us and the Father.

 

[now faith]

I read online that the angelic host were made in God's image, others says that only humans are. What does this mean exactly?

Here are some articles that talk of how humans are a unique species. 4.4 Differences Between Human Life and Animal Life (OB16)

The Jealousy Of Satan

Hebrews: 1. 13. But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Verse 13 is simply saying Christ is part of God,that angels do not qualify.
Verse 14 states the angels are given charge over us to help us.
We are heirs to God Through Christ.

Jesus is not the author of the Book of Hebrews,it was written after he as ended to Heaven.
The Holy Spirit gave the words to the author, who I believe was Paul.

 

[Sammy-San]

Hebrews: 1. 13. But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Verse 13 is simply saying Christ is part of God,that angels do not qualify.
Verse 14 states the angels are given charge over us to help us.
We are heirs to God Through Christ.

What exactly does being made in God's image mean? What do humans have that angels don't have?

 

[now faith]

What exactly does being made in God's image mean? What do humans have that angels don't have?

Genesis: 1. 26. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

We have salvation through Christ, being made in God's image means God is 3 yet one.
Man is Spirit soul and Body.
The image of God has given us mercy that we do not deserve,Through Christ we have become sons of God and have been given life eternal.

 

[Sammy-San]

Genesis: 1. 26. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

We have salvation through Christ, being made in God's image means God is 3 yet one.
Man is Spirit soul and Body.
The image of God has given us mercy that we do not deserve,Through Christ we have become sons of God and have been given life eternal.

so humans are more than merely animals with morality standards?

 

[now faith]

so humans are more than merely animals with morality standards?

Yes we are,we are the only creation God made in his Image.

 

[Sammy-San]

Yes we are,we are the only creation God made in his Image.

What does being made in His Image mean?

 

[Neogaia777]

I read online that the angelic host were made in God's image, others says that only humans are. What does this mean exactly?

Here are some articles that talk of how humans are a unique species. 4.4 Differences Between Human Life and Animal Life (OB16)

The Jealousy Of Satan

They were made to be, as more limited than God, but a "part" of him, and in that way, "One" with him, as extensions of himself, but, only man, and this is what can provoke jealousy, man can be all that God is, through Christ, theoretically... Adam was before he fell, Satan was jealous and caused him/them to fall and be less than God, but primarily less than him (Satan) so he would rule them and their world planning to take and overthrow God and his kingdom by this...

God Bless!

 

[Sammy-San]

They were made to be, as more limited than God, but a "part" of him, and in that way, "One" with him, as extensions of himself, but, only man, and this is what can provoke jealousy, man can be all that God is, through Christ, theoretically... Adam was before he fell, Satan was jealous and caused him/them to fall and be less than God, but primarily less than him (Satan) so he would rule them and their world planning to take and overthrow God and his kingdom by this...

God Bless!

what do you think of people who say that humans are animals? Physically in a way people are a form of them, but I could be incorrect.

 

[Neogaia777]

what do you think of people who say that humans are animals? Physically in a way people are a form of them, but I could be incorrect.

Well, anything more limited than God, can be, or act like, or be, like a beast, or an animal, but we (humans) were not meant to be originally, nor are we meant to be now, while angels were and are meant to be... Hence the jealousy...

God Bless!

 

[Sammy-San]

Well, anything more limited than God, can be, or act like, or be, like a beast, or an animal, but we (humans) were not meant to be originally, nor are we meant to be now, while angels were and are meant to be... Hence the jealousy...

God Bless!

are you referring to jealousy of dominion of earth?

 

[Neogaia777]

are you referring to jealousy of dominion of earth?

Yes, and man's destiny in, or for heaven also...

 

[now faith]

There is one unique characteristic man shares with God.
God is a Spirit,and those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.
I cannot explain why,but God made man from the earth ,and formed him into flesh and blood.
God then breathed life into man from his own breath.
God made man a Spirit being when he did this.
No other creature He created did he breath life into,as God made everything else He spoke it into existence.

We only have a glimpse of what God has done and why He showed man such mercy.
This when you think on the subject gives a greater perspective to John 3 : 16.

John: 3. 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Man is drawn to God ,because deep in every man or woman's heart we know Gods love.

1 John: 4. 19. We love him, because he first loved us.

 

[Neogaia777]

There is one unique characteristic man shares with God.
God is a Spirit,and those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.
I cannot explain why,but God made man from the earth ,and formed him into flesh and blood.
God then breathed life into man from his own breath.
God made man a Spirit being when he did this.
No other creature He created did he breath life into,as God made everything else He spoke it into existence.

We only have a glimpse of what God has done and why He showed man such mercy.
This when you think on the subject gives a greater perspective to John 3 : 16.

John: 3. 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Man is drawn to God ,because deep in every man or woman's heart we know Gods love.

1 John: 4. 19. We love him, because he first loved us.

I have a possible explanation for that... The animals already had spirits in the form of the already created and there, "angels" or spirits waiting on a body, that God created and Adam got to define...

God Bless!

 

[now faith]

With God all things are possible,one day we will know

 

[now faith]

Just a thought,I sincerely belive that God loves animals as well.
It pleased God to create them,He filled the earth with them,I cannot prove this but I believe God created some animals simply for their beauty.
After the fall everything became carnal and murder and blood covered the earth.
If you notice the carnivorous teeth of some dinosaurs you can imagine the violence.
The Flood cleansed the earth of these creatures because I belive some were hybrids that evil created.
The animals preserved with Noah were chosen by God,like Noah due to their disposition and Noah's righteousness.

 

[Neogaia777]

Just a thought,I sincerely belive that God loves animals as well.
It pleased God to create them,He filled the earth with them,I cannot prove this but I believe God created some animals simply for their beauty.
After the fall everything became carnal and murder and blood covered the earth.
If you notice the carnivorous teeth of some dinosaurs you can imagine the violence.
The Flood cleansed the earth of these creatures because I belive some were hybrids that evil created.
The animals preserved with Noah were chosen by God,like Noah due to their disposition and Noah's righteousness.

Possibly... I just mean some of the details, not the main points...

God Bless!

 

[Sammy-San]

Yes we are,we are the only creation God made in his Image.

Were Angels Created in the Image of God?

Superior intellectual ability such as reason and abstract thought
When the serpent, which was influenced by Satan, deceived Eve in Genesis 3, there was considerable intellectual ability, even being termed “clever/cunning.” Satan, referring to Job in Job 1:9–11 and Job 2:4–5, used logic to say that Job would turn if he lost his possessions and became diseased. (Many people in such a situation probably would have turned from God, but God knew Job would not.)

Worship of God
Hebrews 1:6 points out that angels worship the Lord. We also see the heavenly host praising God in Luke 2:13–14.

Language and communication with God
Satan was able to converse with God in Job 1–2. Satan was also able to understand Christ (Mark 8:33). The legion of demons spoke with Christ (Mark 5:9). Angels often spoke to people, e.g. Mary, the mother of Christ, and John in Revelation.

Ability to make decisions
Satan and the demons obviously fell from grace when sinning against God.

Creative expression
The four living creatures (whom are among the heavenly host) in Revelation 5:8–10 played harps and sang a new song. With the extensive amount of praise and worship to God by the angels and heavenly host, we would expect them to create much music—even the morning stars (i.e. angels) sang for joy at the creation (Job 38:7).

Immortality
Like humans, eternal life will be the outcome of angels who did not fall and eternal punishment for Satan and his angels (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10).

Emotions such as love, joy, desire, sadness, pride, and anger
Luke 15:10 indicates that angels are joyous when one person repents. The devil has great wrath in Revelation 12:12. The angels and the devil have desires (1 Peter 1:12; John 8:44).

 

[Shibolet]

I read online that the angelic host were made in God's image, others says that only humans are. What does this mean exactly?

Here are some articles that talk of how humans are a unique species. 4.4 Differences Between Human Life and Animal Life (OB16)

The Jealousy Of Satan

And what is God's image? The truth is that God does not have an image. If you read Isaiah 46:5, HaShem cannot be compared to any thing whatsoever, especially with man. In fact, Jesus said that God is a Spirit if you read John 4:24. Spirits are incorporeal and incorporeality does not reflect an image. (Deuteronomy 4:15-20)

 

[Sammy-San]

And what is God's image? If you read Isaiah 46:5, HaShem cannot be compared to any thing whatsoever, especially with man. In fact, Jesus said that God is a Spirit if you read John 4:24. Spirits are incorporeal and incorporeality does not reflect an image. (Deuteronomy 4:15-20)

Aren't angels described as men?