ccravens
Puritan Board Freshman
Forgive me if this isn't in the correct forum..
A brother (in the Lord) and I are having a discussion about man being made in the image of God. I’ve always believed that the bible shows, and I’ve always read from others, that man was made in the image of God, but that image was corrupted by the Fall. Yet we still retain in us some of the image of God.
I had believed, rightly or wrongly, that this had been the position of protestants for centuries. I mainly take my Biblical proofs from: Gen 9:6, I Corinth 11:7, Col 3:10, James 3:9, and Mark 12:13-17 (by implication).
My brother believes that the image of God was totally lost due to the fall, and now we are only made in the image of Adam. There is no sense in which we can say we are made in God’s image.
So my questions are:
#1 – is there a general consensus in this area among Protestants? I wasn't even aware that this was debated.
#2 – can you point me to any credible Bible verses or theological writings that would support my friend's position?
I am always wanting to make sure I have my theology correct. The bible verses seem pretty convincing. All I have to rely on from my small library as far as men are concerned are: Bavinck, Calvin, John Frame, Berkhof, Barnhouse, Matthew Henry, John MacArthur, Arthur Pink, and John Gill. Only John Phillips is unclear on the issue, among those I have in my library. All the rest favor the viewpoint that I hold.
Any help would be appreciated! Many thanks.
A brother (in the Lord) and I are having a discussion about man being made in the image of God. I’ve always believed that the bible shows, and I’ve always read from others, that man was made in the image of God, but that image was corrupted by the Fall. Yet we still retain in us some of the image of God.
I had believed, rightly or wrongly, that this had been the position of protestants for centuries. I mainly take my Biblical proofs from: Gen 9:6, I Corinth 11:7, Col 3:10, James 3:9, and Mark 12:13-17 (by implication).
My brother believes that the image of God was totally lost due to the fall, and now we are only made in the image of Adam. There is no sense in which we can say we are made in God’s image.
So my questions are:
#1 – is there a general consensus in this area among Protestants? I wasn't even aware that this was debated.
#2 – can you point me to any credible Bible verses or theological writings that would support my friend's position?
I am always wanting to make sure I have my theology correct. The bible verses seem pretty convincing. All I have to rely on from my small library as far as men are concerned are: Bavinck, Calvin, John Frame, Berkhof, Barnhouse, Matthew Henry, John MacArthur, Arthur Pink, and John Gill. Only John Phillips is unclear on the issue, among those I have in my library. All the rest favor the viewpoint that I hold.
Any help would be appreciated! Many thanks.