"Let Us Make Man" Genesis 1:26 Notes
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Introduction
Introduction
*personal notes are in Italics.
26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
Here, the verse speaks of Our image (singular) and our likeness (singular).
So who is God speaking to here? Who or what is the singular image we are made in? Who is the image of God?
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
The first born of every creature is the image of God. Verse 15 states “Who is the image of the invisible God” in reference to verse 13 that says we have been “translated into the kingdom of his dear Son”. So who is the image of the invisible God, “His dear son”. The Son of God is the image and likeness of God referenced in Genesis 1:26.
It was the son/Word speaking to the Father in Genesis 1:26 for “By him all things were created in heaven and Earth; thrones and dominions, principalities, and powers. All things were created by him and for him. He is before all things and by him (in the Greek literally “in him”) all things consist.
This is not creating a distinction of persons rather it is showing that God has only one image and likeness which He works through.
I and my Father are one
I and my Father are one
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Jesus states if “you had know me (the express image of God) you should have known my Father (invisible)” “Henceforth ye know him and have seen him”. To see Jesus Christ is to see God himself and God alone because Jesus is the image of the invisible God. To see Jesus is not to see a distinct person of God, but God manifest in the flesh. In John 10:30 Jesus states “I and my Father are one”. Here in John 14 Jesus says “if You have seen me you have seen the Father” because it is not possible to view the son without viewing the Father because Jesus is the image and likeness of God. Some claim this is clearly speaking of two persons but Jesus continues.
Jesus asked Philip “How can you say show us the Father” “do you not understand that i am in the Father and the Father in me”. Notice it is not only “the Father is in me” but also “I am in the Father”. Why? Because Jesus is the image and likeness of God himself. He is God manifest in the flesh. It was Jesus/Word that said “Let us make man in our image”.
God only has one image, one likeness. But this was a conversation on Earth. Who is the image in heaven?
Who is the image in Heaven?
Who is the image in Heaven?
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
“Being in the form of God” “Took upon himself the form of a servant”. The form of God in heaven took upon himself the form of a servant and was made of no reputation. He was made in the likeness of men (The original image had been corrupted after Adam).
God in Heaven was manifest in the flesh. The God who formed Adam from the dust, was manifest in the flesh. Colossians 1:16 “16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.” He created everything in Heaven and Earth all for himself and by himself.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The Word is the image and likeness of God made manifest throughout time. John 14:11 “11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.” The Word was God which said “Let us make man in our image after our likeness”
1 Timothy 3:16 “16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.”
Without controversy … God was manifest in the flesh.
To know Jesus is to know the Father and to see the Father
“Before Abraham was, I Am
Isaiah 43:10–11 “10 “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me. 11 I, even I, am the Lord, And besides Me there is no savior.”
Now what is his name?
What is his name?
What is his name?
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
In the name of the Father, and of the son and of the Holy Ghost. What is that name?
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 2:8–9 “8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,”
As a man, he became obedient even unto death.
When Jesus came to John to be baptized, John said i am not worthy to even untie your sandals. But Jesus said suffer this in order to fulfill all righteousness. He humbled himself as a man and became obedient.
After his baptism a voice came from Heaven saying “this is my beloved son”. Again some say this indicates two persons but Jesus said “Believe you not that i am in the Father and the Father in me?”
8 But to the Son He says:
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
We know there is only one God. Here the Father is speaking to the Son or the Word that was manifest in the flesh, which is God in the form of a humble servant. - The Father is in the Son and the Son is in the Father. The invisible God made visible. Great is the mystery of godliness not procreation. Hebrews 1:9 “9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God (When you were manifest in the flesh), Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”” Spirit - flesh
John 14:28 “28 You have heard Me say to you, ‘I am going away and coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said, ‘I am going to the Father,’ for My Father is greater than I.” My Father (Spirit) is greater than I(flesh)”
