But may the God of all grace, the One having called you into His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, may He Himself make you complete–He willestablish, strengthen, and firmly ground you.
We were created in God’s image and with unbelievably high destinyand purpose.
We were given dominionover the earth—a rule to be expressed in everything from family relationships to the occupation of Earth and its resources through imaginative improvement. (Gen. 1:28)
Our authorityand ability to successfully put into effect that rule/dominion would find its source in continued obedience to and worshipful relationship with our Heavenly Father.
