The concept of Divine Likeness is a central theme in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis, where it is stated that humans were created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27). This idea is further developed in the New Testament, where believers are called to be conformed to the likeness of Christ, as expressed in Romans 8:29, which says that those whom God foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son. As Christians strive to embody the character of Christ, they are reminded that they are being transformed into his likeness, a process facilitated by the Holy Spirit, as noted in 2 Corinthians 3:18, which states that believers are being transformed into the Lord's likeness with ever-increasing glory. Through this transformative process, believers reflect the Divine Likeness, demonstrating God's love and redemption to a fallen world.
T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes God's standard for humanity as revealed in Revelation, focusing on the significance of 'the Man whom He hath ordained'--Jesus Christ. He explains that God has appointed a day for judgment, where all will be evaluated based on the divine likeness embodied in Christ. The se