Age Quote by Roger E. Olson
“We're created in God's image, but our souls or spirits are not offshoots of God's own Spirit - as New Age teachers would have us believe.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, 1995
Humans are made in God's image, but our spirits are not fragments of God's Spirit as some New Age teachings claim.
In simple terms: Image of God differs from divine spirit.
Key Takeaway
Distinguish biblical anthropology from New Age ideas.
Themes
theology
anthropology
spirituality
new age
orthodoxy
Mood
thoughtful
educational
analytical
Type
doctrinal
explanatory
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Imago Dei
Spirit of God
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being made in God's image truly entail?
- How can we discern sound doctrine?
A Different Perspective
Simplistic spiritual claims can mislead believers.
