A Theological Approach to Christian Anthropology | Julian Gutierrez | Theo Global

Julian Gutierrez (Colombia) offers a thorough exploration of the doctrine of the imago Dei—the image of God—in Christian theological anthropology, tracing its development from the patristic era through the Reformation and into modern theology. He examines key historical figures and schools of thought, such as Irenaeus, Augustine, Aquinas, Calvin, and Barth, highlighting the ongoing tension between structural and functional interpretations of humanity's unique status in creation.  The presentation culminates in a theological reading of Genesis 1:26–27, emphasizing humanity’s inherent dignity, relational character, and role within God’s creative order, and argues for an integrated, theocentric understanding that anchors human identity and purpose in God Himself. This presentation is from Theo Global in South Asia. Dr. Julian Gutierrez is a Professor at CTB-LATAM (Peru) and Redemption Seminary. He is also Theology Book Review Editor for Themelios Journal. He is originally from Colombia and currently resides in California with his family.  00:00 "Imago Dei in Theology" 06:58 "Perspectives on Imago Dei" 08:21 "Historical Theology of Imago Dei" 15:03 "Calvin's Theology of Imago Dei" 18:01 "Imago Dei: Relational Theology" 19:38 "Imago Dei: Relation and Theology" 24:23 "Creation and God's Self-Disclosure" 27:32 "Interpretations of 'Let Us Make'" 29:17 "Trinity, Unity, and Creation" 35:49 "Integral View of Imago Dei" 37:59 "Anthropology's Theological Shifts" PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING - https://solamedia.org/theologytogether/ Get your copy of the first release of Theology Together, a five-volume theology series created in partnership with Zondervan featuring leading theologians from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. THEO GLOBAL  Theo Global annual symposiums gather brothers and sisters who teach theology in more than 70 seminaries and Bible colleges around the world. Our annual events include South Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East. We are working to expand to Southeast Asia and Latin America in the near future. https://solamedia.org/theoglobal/ FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/ WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. https://solamedia.org/