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  The Image of God – Genesis 1:27   The image of God refers to the idea in monotheistic religions, particularly Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, that human beings are made in the image and likeness of God. This concept is based on the creation account in the Bible's book of Genesis, where God is said to have created humanity in his image. The exact meaning of this image is debated among theologians and scholars. Still, it generally refers to the idea that human beings possess certain qualities or characteristics that reflect God's nature, such as intellect, morality, and free will. It is also believed that the image of God was tarnished by the fall of man in the Garden of Eden but can be restored through salvation or redemption.     The Fall – Genesis 3:6   The fall is a concept in the Bible that refers to the event in the book of Genesis where Adam and Eve disobeyed God's command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil. As a result of their dis