Get Ready to Take a Look in the Mirror

Get Ready to Take a Look in the Mirror

September 10, 2026 · 31 min

We've spent weeks getting to know God — His holiness, His unchanging nature, all of it. But how does that help us get along with people? In this episode, we launch a new stretch of our Systematic Theology series with the doctrine of humanity, starting with two foundational truths: we were created for God's glory, and we were created in His image.We use the picture of Michael Jordan at the peak of a dunk — hand raised, tongue out, at his absolute max — to talk about what it means to display God's glory, and the sobering account of Herod in Acts 12, struck down for accepting worship that belonged to God alone. Then we dig into what it actually means to be made in God's image: not some "royal we" from an ancient king, but the Triune God speaking within Himself. We close with the weight that truth carries for how we treat one another — why murder is ultimately an assault on God Himself, and why even cursing someone is something God takes personally.0:00 – Why Would God Even Bring Us Into This World?4:06 – The Michael Jordan Illustration of God's Glory9:10 – The Herod Warning: Don't Take God's Glory for Yourself13:26 – Made in God's Image, Not Just a Royal "We"19:43 – Why Murder Is an Assault on God Himself22:00 – Take a Look in the Mirror: Every Person Has God's Patent on Them Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.