Question 15: God Creates People

This intimate account of Eve’s creation reveals profound truths about God’s design for men and women. God declares it “not good” for Adam to be alone. God doesn’t simply duplicate Adam but creates Eve as his perfect counterpart. He forms her from Adam’s side, suggesting both equality (the same substance) and distinction (a different person). Adam’s joyful response expresses recognition of their shared humanity and essential unity. The text establishes both the equality and complementarity woven into God’s design. Both male and female are equally created “in the likeness of God” and jointly blessed (Genesis 1:27-28). Yet within this equality, God creates them with distinct roles that complement each other, providing the foundation for the marriage relationship where two become “one flesh” (Genesis 2:24).