Sacred Space in the First Creation: Function Within Sacred Space

This sermon considers man's function within sacred space as introduced in the creation account of Genesis 1-2. It has been shown that "shalom" refers to the harmonious, uncompromised existence and interrelation of all things. As it pertains to man in relation to God and the rest of the created order, this "shalomic" perfection expresses itself in man's dominion over God's creation in conformity to his identity as God's "image-son" (Genesis 1:26-28).