Why did God create Humans ?

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Genez

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Okay, seeing through this, thank you for sharing. What I am seeing here, God breathed into Adan and Adam became a living Soul. Man became flesh, God breathed into Adam and he became a living Soul, with flesh attached.
What translations tend to tuck away when unfolding the Hebrew text?

The what is translated "breath of life" is actually a plurality = breath of lives.

It explains why Adam was a "living" soul.
 

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What translations tend to tuck away when unfolding the Hebrew text?

The what is translated "breath of life" is actually a plurality = breath of lives.

It explains why Adam was a "living" soul.
Interesting and thank you for willingly sharing==, as we all are growing in different stages unto Father's maturity as in. Hebrews 5:12- Chapter 6

I see, saw, where Jesus breathed on to the disciples and said receive the Holy Ghost
John 20:22
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

I, asked Father and Father gave, and I did not see it right away, going through this earth life here first, in my ignorance as Paul who was Saul under Law first too
 

Genez

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Interesting and thank you for willingly sharing==, as we all are growing in different stages unto Father's maturity as in. Hebrews 5:12- Chapter 6

I see, saw, where Jesus breathed on to the disciples and said receive the Holy Ghost
John 20:22
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

I, asked Father and Father gave, and I did not see it right away, going through this earth life here first, in my ignorance as Paul who was Saul under Law first too
The Breath of Lives (plurality) was the Lord breathing into the nostrils a human soul AND A HUMAN SPIRIT!

Adam received a spiritually alive soul! Hence.. "Became a living soul."
A human soul without a human spirit is why Jesus referred to unbelievers as "dead."
"Let the dead bury their own dead." Luke 9:60​
 
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Genesis 2 is not about a second creation of man.
Genesis 2:1-3 should really be included in chapter 1.

Genesis 2:4 – Genesis 4:26 reveals the generations of the heavens and of the earth:

Genesis 2:4 These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens



Does the Hebrew bible contain chapter breaks? ... and, if so, are they haphazard like what we see in various versions (ESV, NIV, KJV, NASB, etc., etc.)?

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A human soul without a human spirit is why Jesus referred to unbelievers as "dead."
When a person is born again, God creates new life within the born again one ... new creation!!! :cool:

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

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When God is Elohim in the Hebrew? It is a plurality.
Perhaps You are not looking at the subject matter correctly. Why the Pronoun God? It is actually A Proper pronoun, A Person as We think of It. However, God is not person, God, Elohim, is The Creator of This Creation.
This seems to be overlooked by most of Todays Bible Readers.
But actually , God is not even a person as We think of a person being just that. God is Pure Spirit; which I do not think we understand. I feel that when God is talked of in A human way, it lacks much. Mankind tends to think as, Mankind!
I do not feel that I need to say more about this subject. Blessings.
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When a person is born again, God creates new life within the born again one ... new creation!!! :cool:

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
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Reneweddayb

What is the, THESE ?
What is the New Creation that a person in Christ Jesus Becomes? Or, is it a person, or a spirit ? Why would the physical have any place in the Spiritual realm ? Is it not desirable to leave the flesh behind, and take on the Spiritual?
What happened to Cain ? What happened to Abel ? Who were They ? ?
 

Genez

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Perhaps You are not looking at the subject matter correctly. Why the Pronoun God? It is actually A Proper pronoun, A Person as We think of It. However, God is not person, God, Elohim, is The Creator of This Creation.
This seems to be overlooked by most of Todays Bible Readers.
But actually , God is not even a person as We think of a person being just that. God is Pure Spirit; which I do not think we understand. I feel that when God is talked of in A human way, it lacks much. Mankind tends to think as, Mankind!
I do not feel that I need to say more about this subject. Blessings.
DeepSeeker
Sounds like you assume that when using 'person' it can only pertain to a human being.
 

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Reneweddayb

What is the, THESE ?
What is the New Creation that a person in Christ Jesus Becomes? Or, is it a person, or a spirit ?
Let's just say. we don't know.

What difference would it make?
 
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When a person is born again, God creates new life within the born again one ... new creation!!! :cool:

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
What is the, THESE ?

I don't know what you mean by "the, THESE".




DeepSeeker said:
What is the New Creation that a person in Christ Jesus Becomes?
The "New Creation" is that which God creates within the believer at the time he or she is born again.




DeepSeeker said:
Or, is it a person, or a spirit ?
here are the verses in which the term "new man" is used:

Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

we know from Eph 4:24 that the "new man" is after God ... "new man" is created in righteousness and true holiness.

we know from Col 3:10 that the "new man" is renewed in knowledge ... the "new man" is after the image of Him that created him.




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Why would the physical have any place in the Spiritual realm ?
I think it's the other way around ... the spiritual is revealed in the physical through the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.




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Is it not desirable to leave the flesh behind, and take on the Spiritual?
Isn't that what is being done when the born again one puts off the "old man" and puts on the "new man" ?

Ephesians 4:22-24 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.




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What happened to Cain ? What happened to Abel ? Who were They ? ?
Cain and Abel were the sons of Adam and Eve.

you can read about them in Genesis 4. There are also online biblical research sites and you can search for "Cain" and "Abel" to see what Scripture reveals.
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Genez

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Reneweddayb

What is the, THESE ?
What is the New Creation that a person in Christ Jesus Becomes? Or, is it a person, or a spirit ? Why would the physical have any place in the Spiritual realm ? Is it not desirable to leave the flesh behind, and take on the Spiritual?
What happened to Cain ? What happened to Abel ? Who were They ? ?

Do you know anything?

You ask these questions as not one seeking understanding.
But, rather. As one wishing to obfuscate and break up a chain of logic.
 
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Why did God create humans

God is a Scientific Artist even though his creation is more then complete due to the time periods and the divergence of human biological structure along with new formations God is constantly refining his Creation.
Human beings were created to live with purpose — to nurture the Earth, safeguard life, and serve as thoughtful caretakers of creation. Each of us reflects a different shade of God's limitless nature, showing His presence through our creativity, our reason, our capacity to feel deeply, and our pursuit of justice and mercy. We are the point where the physical world and the spiritual realm meet — made from the soil beneath us and the divine breath within us. And as we move through time, through love and loss, pain and beauty, our lives become part of something far greater: the eternal story of redemption, the quiet power of grace, and the return to the One who formed us.

To Be Vessels of Awareness in a Living Universe
Humans are sentient vessels capable of self-awareness and cosmic wonder. Through them, the universe becomes aware of itself, and God expresses consciousness in form.
God created us with consciousness — not just to live, but to know that we are alive. As we grow in that awareness, we move closer to the divine essence that lives within all consciousness.

There is only one true consciousness — God — but when humans forget their connection to each other and to Him, we experience separation. This division isn’t real; it’s the result of not fully awakening.
As we connect and unite as human beings, we begin to return to that original, singular consciousness. In truth, we were never separate — just unaware.


To Tell Stories Through Time
God created humans to write stories with their lives, adding color to the grand narrative of existence. Each person is a thread in the eternal tapestry.
God has endowed humanity with various abilities and has granted us the freedom to act according to our will. The choice to cultivate and expand those abilities lies solely with us, as does the responsibility to use them wisely.

God formed us with unique gifts — each soul shaped to explore, to choose, and to create. He gave us free will not to wander blindly, but to seek wisdom and truth. Among the highest of choices is this: to speak truth, for it is the compass of humanity.
Truth is not only spoken — it is etched in word, written on pages, encoded in systems. Across the ages, people have told their truths: stories of God, of His presence, of history unfolding under heaven’s gaze.

God knows that when we write, we offer depth, beauty, and vision. Words become vessels — carrying memory, teaching, and soul. They serve the minds of children, the elderly, the seeker, and the lost.
Even when we do not write with our hands, we write with our voices. When we speak our reality, we leave a mark on those around us. And even when we speak nothing at all, our thoughts are known by God — quietly inscribed in His eternal scripture. Whether we see it or not, we are all co-authors in the story of creation.

To Create Within Creation
Just as God creates, He made humans to mirror that creativity — in art, science, relationships, and meaning-making.
understanding. Since God has granted us these abilities, He has also given us the free will to develop them in alignment with our biological structure. Creativity encompasses many aspects, though some of the more recognizable forms include art and science.
Because God is a creator, He instilled in us the ability to further our skills, especially in the realm of art. Therefore, when humans engage in creative acts, they are naturally expressing the divine essence placed within them, demonstrating reverence toward the Creator.
Creativity involves developing ideas that we consider new, based on the information available in our specific time period. Throughout history, people have used their creative skills to benefit the planet. All who have contributed through creation have, in some way, understood that their ability comes from a Creator—who is the one True God of the Torah and Bible.

Even in the fields of mathematics and science—despite their structured foundations—creative thinking is essential for their development. Although STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has always existed within God, its growth on Earth has depended on human creativity for both survival and advancement.

To Love and Be Loved Freely
Unlike nature that obeys instinct, humans have free will — making love, faith, and relationship with God real and reciprocal, not forced.
God create us humans to have Free Will

🔹 Free Will: God’s Gift and Our Responsibility
Free will is the God-given ability to choose between good and evil, obedience or disobedience. Because we can choose, we are morally accountable — not controlled by instinct or fate.
It is both a risk (we can choose evil) and a gift (we can choose true goodness).
✅ Without the option of wrong, goodness lacks meaning.
Free will helps us learn, repent, and grow closer to God, like children growing in maturity.

Created in God’s Image
Our ability to choose reflects the image of God — He creates and chooses, and so do we.
✅ Doing good mirrors God’s moral and creative nature.
God calls us to co-labor with Him — to build, heal, and restore.
✅ We’re not passive; we’re part of His work.

✦ Repentance, Love, and Creativity
Repentance must be freely chosen to be real.
✅ It matters because it’s not automatic.
Love, God’s greatest commandment, must also be freely given.
✅ Forced love isn’t love at all.
Free will also empowers creativity — the ability to imagine, build, and contribute to the world.
✅ Creative acts reflect our spiritual choices.


Understanding the Butterfly Effect of God’s Guidance

God gave us free will so we could understand the difference between good and evil. In His original creation, He made only good energies, but He knew some might choose to do wrong. The structure of creation is designed to respond to those choices — with consequences for those who choose evil.
Anyone who chooses to do wrong does so by their own decision, and they must face the consequences of that choice.
If you’ve chosen evil, recognize that it was your choice — and the best response is to now choose to do what is truly good.


Since God's essence is beyond full expression, it carries abilities that no human can ever acquire and there are things we simply cannot comprehend: God created us and gave us certain attributes that reflect His nature. These traits, as we understand them, include kindness, creativity, justice, mystery, humor, suffering, and perseverance. God’s essence is inherently good. However, if He chose to, He has the free will to do wrong—though history has shown us time and time again that His goodness prevails. God has resolved countless situations with minimal harm to the Earth and reduced negative consequences to the galaxy.

People often overlook how complex these events are. Each decision God guides us toward has a butterfly effect—impacting everything. God examines every scenario deeply, considering how all parts of the galaxy are affected. Once He sees that a positive result can be achieved, He fine-tunes it further to better suit the needs of all the elements involved. Although we may not fully grasp His methods, we can trust that the True God of the Bible works toward outcomes with the least possible harm to creation. As humans, our limited understanding shouldn't discourage us; instead, it should affirm that God’s way is the most effective.

Since God created the galaxy, He continuously works to reduce damage and guide it toward good. We must recognize that what God has accomplished is beyond exceptional—it's incomprehensible. Guardians especially should understand the depth of responsibility, care, and protection required to manage all life. It involves more than divine intelligence—it requires adaptability to humanity's ever-changing nature. God shapes outcomes not just for individuals but also to spark butterfly effects that unify people positively and reduce destruction.

Because we are made in God’s image, we feel things deeply. That emotional connection is a reflection of what God infused into us. Some feel it more intensely, and attributes like suffering, although painful, exist to help us recognize and respond to wrongs in the world. These emotions push us toward justice. Without them, we might lack the passion to act.
 
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For His glory. God does everything for His own glory, and the glorification of His Son.

One day we too will share in His glory.

God is more or less replicating Himself.

As the scripture says, "When we see Him, we shall be like Him."
 

Blade

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Another question for open discussion

Why did God create Human kind.?

When i first heard of God / Jesus in a Youth Group they taught God created humankind as he wanted fellowship with a species that had free will

I of course read the bible and it soon became apparent that the Angels that God created first already had free will. eg Lucifer chose to disobey.

So why?

I still not sure why , so happy to hear peoples thoughts.
He made man after His own image. That alone should say so much
 
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He made man after His own image. That alone should say so much
For me, to depend on God 100% no matter what goes on here on earth that will one day perish and a new earth with a new Heaven begins. Here on earth is a short time, compared to eternity
God loved, us all first in Son that is risen after his one time willing death for us all, first took away sin in his Father's sight, now our Father too (John 20) we , at least me, I see Love, God's love overtakes all 1 Cor 13:13
 
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He made man after His own image. That alone should say so much
Many believe we - planet earth - is the only inhabited planet in the universe and most people who believe that are literal 6-day creationist.