Sagemont Church

Impersonal matter did not create personal people. We are complex beings and we did not originate from simpler living things. We were supernaturally and directly created by God. And, what's more, we are the only beings of whom it is said: "We are created in God's own image. This distinguishes us from all other living things. We were created to be as much like the Creator as a creature can be. God made us in His own image so that we can relate to Him personally. The Creator of the universe desires a relationship with us. Since our purpose is to relate to God personally, we cannot find a sense of identity or worth apart from Him. We are not only created to relate to God personally; we are created to reflect God publicly. We have been created in His image in order to reflect His image. We cannot be satisfied if we are not living in alignment with God's purpose for our lives. We are His image-bearers created to enjoy Him and glorify Him forever. Though God made us, we have somehow unmade ourselves. From the first person on, we have violated God's standards. We have sinned.