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Image-Bearers in a Digital Age
A theological framework for artificial intelligence.
A Christian perspective on what makes us human, why our choices matter, and how we can use AI faithfully.
Publication date · November 10, 2026
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Paperback · 178 pages · ISBN 979-8-9980376-1-0
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Human nature has not changed. Our tools have.
About the book
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, create, and seek answers. It also raises questions that technology alone cannot settle: What gives a person dignity? Who is responsible for the decisions we make with AI? How can we use powerful tools in ways that honor God and serve our neighbors?
Image-Bearers in a Digital Age approaches these questions through Scripture and the Christian belief that human beings bear God’s image. Our tools can extend our abilities, but they cannot take over our moral responsibility.
Joel Davenport brings experience in AI engineering and Christian ministry to an argument for thoughtful, faithful stewardship. Whether we use AI every day or are only beginning to understand it, we have a responsibility to consider how it shapes our lives and the lives of others.
Who it’s for
For pastors and ministry leaders responding to questions about AI, Christian technologists thinking about what they build, and church members seeking a biblical perspective on a changing world. No technical background is required.
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A more powerful tool. The same human heart.
The prologue introduces the question at the center of the book: how will we use tools that extend our power without changing our nature?
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From the image of God to everyday decisions about work, relationships, and the church.
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- Prologue — read the sample
- Chapter 1. The Nature of God
- Chapter 2. The Image and the Mirror: Defining the Imago Dei
- Chapter 3. The Black Box
- Chapter 4. The Boundary
- Chapter 5. The Accelerant: Weaponized Sin and the Crisis of Culpability
- Chapter 6. The Counterfeit: Connection vs. Koinonia
- Chapter 7. The Mimic
- Chapter 8. The Steward: The Future of Work
- Chapter 9. The Body: AI in the Local Church
- Chapter 10. The Shepherd: Pastoral Care and Practical Wisdom in the AI Age
- Chapter 11. The Future: Hope and Faithful Engagement
- Conclusion. A Doxology for the Digital Age
- Appendix A: The Imago Dei Audit
- Appendix B: The 3 D’s Worksheet
- Appendix C: The Analog Toolkit
- Bibliography
- About the Author
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to bear God’s image?
- How do we remain responsible for the tools we use?
- What does faithful stewardship of AI look like?