Category Archives: Imago Dei

God in Trinity

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Is the eternal God both One and yet Three at the same time? Continue reading →

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God’s Image (three views)

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Three ways of understanding the image of God. Probing questions included. Continue reading →

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Do we really need “Do not….” commands?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Are we humans really that bad that we need to be told not to spread false reports and accept bribes and twist the words of the innocent?

Perhaps we’d like to believe in some upward version or utopian vision of humanity, but the fact is that we cannot survive without a set of “Do not” laws and a significant means to enforce them. Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Apologetics, Atheism, Christian worldview, Christianity, Evil in the world, Human depravity, Human dignity, Humanism, Image of God, Imago Dei, Worldview | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Essential truths for ministry

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

I feel certain that most Christians need a better vision of the greatness of their salvation — a panoramic view! We must learn to think of salvation as a return to full and final glory — a return to the Imago Dei (image of God).
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Posted in Christian Counselor, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church Leadership, Church membership, Elders, Evil in the world, Glorify God, God, God's Will, Holistic ministry, Human depravity, Human dignity, Imago Dei, Kingdom, Missions, Pastors, Reconciliation, Salvation, Wisdom | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Two versions of reality

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Why do humans everywhere throughout all of history intuitively feel a pervasive longing for meaning, morality and destiny? Continue reading →

Posted in Academy, Afraid to die, Afterlife, Anthropology, Apologetics, Atheism, Atheists, Belief, Christian worldview, Christianity, Eternal life, Evil in the world, Faith, Fear of death, God, Human depravity, Human dignity, Humanism, Imago Dei, Main problem, Manifesto, Meaning of life, Morality, Nihilism, Philosophy, purpose, Relativism, Religion-not the answer, Seeking God, THeo-phobia, Theodicy, True Christianity?, Truth, Witness, Worldview | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

A needed word on Christian counseling

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Believers are often guilty of approaching people as one dimensional beings — as if we were only spiritual beings in need of salvation and spiritual solutions. We need more teaching in the Church on this subject because many Christians lose credibility in an area where they have far more too offer than they realize. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Attitude, Behavior, Call to ministry, Christian Counselor, Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church Leadership, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discernment, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Encouragement, God's Will, Guidelines for living, Holistic ministry, Human depravity, Human dignity, Imago Dei, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Preaching, Psychology, Restoration, Salvation, Scripture, Social work, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Deep thoughts on Spiritual maturity

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

We have joy in what we possess but we wait and groan for its completion. We taste and are satisfied as we go on to hunger for what awaits us. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Imago Dei, In Christ, Jesus Christ, Joy, Justification, Reconciliation, Regeneration, Religion-not the answer, Repentance, Restoration, Salvation, Sanctification, Spirit filled, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Victory, Wisdom | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Let your marriage change you

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Marriage is made up of two unique individuals and loss of that uniqueness in either could hurt the purpose of their companionship and completion. Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing a mate, Dating, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Engagement, Family life, Guidelines for marriage decision, help for may marriage, Imago Dei, Jesus Christ, Marital Separation, Marriage, Relationships, Should I get married? | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Syria, Abortion and Hypocrisy

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

It’s a bit difficult for me to think of America as the moral leader when it comes to the safety of children. Continue reading →

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The change we really need

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

What does change look like in my life when I come to know Christ? Or, what should it look like?
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Posted in Born again?, Christian life, Christianity, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Imago Dei, In Christ, Salvation, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments