That God is referred to in the plural in this passage could even suggest the idea of God containing a diversity of identities within God’s own mysterious and infinite self. In the Bible’s creation story, God makes clear that, out of all of creation, human beings are created in God’s image. 1) Genesis 1:26: “Let us create humankind in our image.”
Here are 10 Bible verses that emphasize the value of love over the law, the God-belovedness of all people, and the special affirmation of those who have been historically rejected as unclean or unholy.