Man as the Perfect Image of God in Biblical Perspective

Abstract

This research discussion assumes that humans in their complete existence actually reflect the attributes or traits of God in a perfect way, or at least close to perfect. This concept is often associated with Christian theology about "humans" (Christian anthropology), namely where Jesus Christ is often seen as the best manifestation or image of God in human form. In this view, humans are believed to have the potential to reflect these divine attributes such as; love, justice, wisdom, and goodness. However, it is realized that humans also have limitations and weaknesses, so this understanding of "perfection" has often become the subject of debate in recent theology. This issue is also often connected with the moral responsibility of humans to reflect divine attributes in everyday life, as well as with the importance of respecting the dignity and values ​​of other humans, because they also reflect the same image of God. The aim of writing this research is to reveal the true meaning of "Imago Dei" with several exegetical considerations and theological implications of imago dei in the context of God's creation. And this research will be presented in a discussion of this issue, so that it will help researchers to know more deeply about the contents of the Bible, especially about the "image of God" based on Genesis 1:26-27, as well as strengthening the function of the "image of God" in human life.