What does it mean that we are created in the image of God?

The concept of being created in the image of God, as stated in Genesis 1:26-27, underscores the dignity and worth of every human being. This likeness encompasses spiritual, moral, and relational aspects, granting humanity the capacity for reason, creativity, and moral choice. Despite the fall and the distortion of this image through sin, the essence of what it means to bear God's image remains, which is further restored in Christ. In Jesus, who is referred to as the 'last Adam' (1 Corinthians 15:45), we see the perfect reflection of God's image, and through Him, believers are remade into that image (Ephesians 4:24).