Image Bearer: Created in the Image of God
When someone asks, “Who are you?”, how do you respond?
You might answer with your name, your job, your family, or even how long you’ve been part of your church. But Pastor Richard reminds us that the most profound answer comes from Scripture itself:
“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” — Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
No matter where you were born, what language you speak, what gifts you have, or what you’ve done — you are created in God’s image. That is your truest identity.
It’s easy to forget this truth in a world that often defines people by achievements, failures, or labels. Sometimes we even hear harsh words that deny the dignity God has given every person. But, as Pastor Richard said, “No matter what a person has done in their life, they are still image bearers — created in the image of God.”
The Image and the Mirror
Pastor Richard used a vivid example during his message.
Before sin entered the world, humanity was like a perfect mirror — reflecting God’s image clearly. But sin, like a dry-erase marker smudging the surface, has obscured that reflection.
The image is still there — it hasn’t been destroyed — but it’s become hard to see.
We try to fix the mirror ourselves through good deeds, generosity, or self-improvement. But no matter how much we polish, the marks remain. Only through Jesus Christ can the image be restored.
Restored by Christ
Pastor Richard reminded us that this is why Jesus came into the world.
Through His death and resurrection, we are cleansed from sin and made new again. As he shared with warmth and humor, “Jesus’ blood is like the Windex that restores the mirror — He cleanses us from all unrighteousness.”
Christ does for us what we cannot do for ourselves: He restores the divine image within us and invites us to live as reflections of God’s love, mercy, and truth.
A Call to Remember Who We Are
This message invites us to look in the mirror and see beyond our imperfections.
When we remember that we are God’s image bearers, we are called to treat others with that same divine dignity — seeing in them what God sees.
In a divided world, this truth has the power to heal, unite, and restore hope.
“You are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or what others think of you.
You are created in the image of God.”