Where it is written in the Book of Genesis, Let us make man in our image and likeness (בְּצַלְמֵנוּ כִּדְמוּתֵנוּ), we note that the word image (i.e., tzelem: צֶלֶם) comes from the word tzel (צֵל), meaning shadow, thus suggesting that man was originally created to cleave to God as closely as a shadow follows its Substance. And just as a shadow resembles its originating substance, so man was created to resemble the reality of the Divine Presence in this world. The New Testament likewise reveals that essential purpose of the redeemed life is to become conformed (σύμμορφος) to the image and likeness of Yeshua (Rom. 8:29; 1 Pet. 2:21). Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven (1 Cor. 15:49). The work of the Spirit is Messiah in you - the hope of glory (Col. 1:27).
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:08:56 +0000
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