Topical Bible: Man: Created: Upon the Earth

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The creation of man is a foundational event described in the Bible, marking the beginning of humanity's existence on Earth. According to the Genesis account, God created man as the pinnacle of His creative work, forming him uniquely and purposefully.

Creation in the Image of God

The Bible states that man was created in the image and likeness of God, setting him apart from the rest of creation. Genesis 1:26-27 records, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.' So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This passage emphasizes the unique status of humanity, endowed with attributes reflecting God's character, such as rationality, morality, and the capacity for relationship.

Formation from the Dust

The physical creation of man is described in Genesis 2:7 : "Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being." This verse highlights the intimate and deliberate act of God in forming man from the earth's elements, signifying both man's connection to the earth and his distinctiveness through the divine breath of life.

Dominion and Stewardship

Upon creating man, God bestowed upon him the responsibility of dominion and stewardship over the earth. Genesis 1:28 states, "God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.'" This mandate underscores humanity's role as caretakers of creation, tasked with governing and nurturing the world in accordance with God's will.

The Garden of Eden

Man's initial dwelling was the Garden of Eden, a place of beauty and abundance. Genesis 2:8-9 describes, "And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, where He placed the man He had formed. Out of the ground the LORD God made to grow every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food, and in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil." The garden served as the setting for man's early life, providing for his needs and offering a space for communion with God.

The Creation of Woman

Recognizing that it was not good for man to be alone, God created woman as a companion and helper. Genesis 2:21-22 recounts, "So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man's ribs and closed up the area with flesh. And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him." This act established the institution of marriage and the complementary relationship between man and woman.

The Fall and Its Consequences

Despite the perfect creation, man fell into sin, leading to profound consequences for humanity and the earth. Genesis 3 details the temptation and disobedience of Adam and Eve, resulting in the curse of sin and the expulsion from Eden. This event introduced death, suffering, and a fractured relationship with God, altering the original state of creation.

Redemption and Restoration

The narrative of man's creation and fall sets the stage for the biblical theme of redemption. Throughout Scripture, God's plan to restore humanity through the promised Messiah unfolds, culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This redemptive work offers hope for the ultimate restoration of creation and the reconciliation of man with God.

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Deuteronomy 4:32
For ask now of the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven to the other, whether there has been any such thing as this great thing is, or has been heard like it?
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Job 20:4
Know you not this of old, since man was placed on earth,
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All Things have Been Created for the Service of Man the Deceits ...
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Man's Place in the World.
... of the University of Pennsylvania there is a huge crow, sitting upon the mask of ...
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Of the Creation 0F Man
... 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 ...
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The vision of Creation
... 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 ...
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But Man He Formed with his Own Hands, Taking from the Earth that ...
... this end, that he might rule all those things that were upon the earth. And this
great created world, prepared by God before the formation of man, was given to ...
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On the Creation of the World
... day the things that were wanting were created; and thus God raised up man from the
soil, as lord of all the things which He created upon the earth and the water ...
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Proofs of the Resurrection from Isaiah and Ezekiel; the Same God ...
... 1. Now, that He who at the beginning created man, did promise him ... arise, and they
who are in the earth shall rejoice ... And the hand of the Lord came upon me, and ...
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The Christian Man
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So we look upon a man ... and ask the question, "Was that man created in the ...
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Concerning the Manner of the Mutual Communication .
... is spoken of as at once God and man, created and uncreated ... beginning; it is not,
however, as child or man but as ... of Christ: This our God was seen upon the earth ...
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What is Man?
... the whole and sole end, for which every man upon the face ... Your life is continued
to you upon earth, for no other ... You were not created to please your senses, to ...
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