How did God create man?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 10. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. Genesis 1:26-28

   ²⁶Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move on the earth.” ²⁷God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them. ²⁸God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply! Fill the earth and subdue it! Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that moves on the ground.” (NET)

2. Colossians 3:10

   and have been clothed with the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it. (NET)

3. Ephesians 4:24

   and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image—in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth. (NET)

What does this answer mean?

God created human beings male and female, in his own image. The answer explains that image in three words: knowledge, righteousness and holiness. Adam and Eve knew God truly, did what was right, and were pure. God also gave them dominion, the work of ruling and caring for the other creatures.

What can we ask our children?

1. How did God make people different from animals?
2. What three words describe God's image in the first people?
3. What work did God give people over the creatures?