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God's sovereign act of bringing the cosmos into existence out of nothing (creatio ex nihilo). A foundational theme in both Genesis and the New Testament (ktisis).

God's sovereign act of bringing the cosmos into existence out of nothing (creatio ex nihilo). A foundational theme in both Genesis and the New Testament (ktisis).

Hebrew 'bara' is a divine-only verb denoting God's unique creative activity, emphasizing creation ex nihilo (out of nothing) as an act of pure divine power described in Genesis 1.

Hebrew 'bara' is a divine-only verb denoting God's unique creative activity, emphasizing creation ex nihilo (out of nothing) as an act of pure divine power described in Genesis 1.

Genesis 5:1 states humanity was made in God's likeness, bestowing dignity, value, and the mandate to rule creation.

Genesis 5:1 states humanity was made in God's likeness, bestowing dignity, value, and the mandate to rule creation.

Humans are made in God's image, bestowing dignity and worth, forming the theological basis for prohibitions against murder and capital punishment, highlighting humanity's unique status.

Humans are made in God's image, bestowing dignity and worth, forming the theological basis for prohibitions against murder and capital punishment, highlighting humanity's unique status.

Latin term meaning 'image of God.' Based on Genesis, humanity is created in God's image, forming the foundation of Christian anthropology and affirming human dignity and value.

Latin term meaning 'image of God.' Based on Genesis, humanity is created in God's image, forming the foundation of Christian anthropology and affirming human dignity and value.

The likeness in which humans were created, conferring dignity, reason, and moral responsibility.

The likeness in which humans were created, conferring dignity, reason, and moral responsibility.