Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Who We Are?
6 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Who We Are in the Bible
Discover 10 powerful Bible verses about who we are. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 6 Verses About Who We Are
- 1Genesis 1:26
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
KJV - 2Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
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- 6Ephesians 2:10
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ordained: or, prepared”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Who We Are? (3 Verses)
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Who We Are? (3 Verses)
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ordained: or, prepared”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Who We Are
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about who we are. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about who we are and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about who we are is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on who we are needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about who we are with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about who we are, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Who We Are?
You have studied 6 verses about who we are. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.