2. The Bible describes humanity as being created in the “image and likeness” of God. This means that humanity is entrusted to care for creation, a responsibility shared with God. It sets them apart from the other plants and animals because humans were made out of God’s love for the love of God and others. This property is …show more content…
The setting of the scene, initial incident, and rising action of the Old Testament provide foreshadowing and create a need for a Savior to restore the broken relationship between humanity and God. Through the themes of grace and forgiveness, the Bible details humanity’s attempts to restore the relationship that was once broken by Adam and Eve. These stories reveal the need for the Savior to fulfill and renew the covenants of the Old Testament in the New