A study from Vince Baker Ministries
What does being made in the image of God mean for my identity?
Read Genesis for the value and responsibility given to human beings, then Colossians for the character of the renewed life. Its examples include compassion, humility, patience, and forgiveness. Ask which of those qualities is visible in the situation where you are thinking most about your identity.
Growing Beyond Old Labels in Christ
These quotes speak about seeing who you are becoming. Paul gives a picture of beholding the Lord’s glory and being transformed. Give attention to what the passage says about the Spirit’s work, then consider what steady growth might look like in one area of your life.
Put one quote into practice
Write one assumption you make about yourself under pressure. Read a passage on belonging to Christ and identify the conduct it calls for. Choose one action that expresses that identity in a relationship where an older habit tends to surface.
Scripture to read alongside the quotes
- 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 · KJV
- Genesis 1:26-28 · KJV
- Colossians 3:8-15 · KJV
11 Vince Baker quotes on image of god
Open this quote“God shows you your future self to your present self so you can look back and see you were shown who to be.”
Open this quote“You have to follow the path of God’s thoughts to get to higher levels of living in the image of God.”
Open this quote“You cannot come into who you are to become in God if you are not willing to admit and change who you presently are.”
Open this quote“Never let a family member tear down the image of God in you.”
Open this quote“The only way to become more like the image of Christ is to look at Him, and I mean really look at Him.”
Open this quote“When God changes you into His image, you must quit thinking about who you used to be and focus on the new you.”
Open this quote“Thinking about who you used to be can hinder the process of you becoming more like God.”
Open this quote“God sees who you can and will become before you do.”
Open this quote“Until you get to where you can stand alone with the Lord, you will never fully realize who and what you are called to be.”
Open this quote“If you practice and think about the Word of God long enough, at some point, you are imprinted and changed into the Words you are obeying.”
Open this quote“The only opinion that should matter to you about who you are is God’s.”
