Life is a great blessing! Because our God is a God of love, He wanted to give the gift of life to many others, which is why He created his human family. In God’s future kingdom, everyone will experience the joy of living perfect, righteous lives forever that will bring glory to Him.
In Isaiah 43:6,7, God says, “Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth, Everyone who is called by My name, those whom I have created to reflect My glory…”
Right now, these texts are true for faithful Christians. They are called to live a good life that reflects God’s glorious character, but in the kingdom when everyone reaches perfection, all people will live upstanding lives.
The Bible also tells us of other purposes for man’s creation. In Psalms 8:6-8, we’re told mankind was given dominion, or authority, over what is on the earth, all of the animal creation, to watch over and care for them.
In 1 Corinthians 4:9, we’re told humans are examples to angels and to others – when we do good OR bad.
Micah 6:8 shows us what God desires our example to be:
Micah 6:8: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”
God created human beings so we could live happy, holy lives that would serve and honor Him for all eternity. He also wanted us to take care of the earth and the animals, as well as be an example to the angels.
Revelation 4:11: “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”
Our goal as Christians now should be to act justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God. Faithful Christians have a special opportunity at this time. God long ago purposed a family of beings to be taken from among mankind. These saints would be tested, proven, faithful and ultimately rewarded with His own divine nature, immortality. This family of immortal beings would be His agents in restoring mankind and the earth to perfection. In future ages, they will assist in fulfilling God’s plan for future creations in this vast universe.
These two classes (faithful Christians and “everybody else”) is shown in many scriptures, including 1 Timothy 4:10: “For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.”
The character of our Creator is absolutely just, all-wise, all-powerful and all-loving. “…God is love,” 1 John 4:8. His great, loving nature desired to express that love by creating intelligent life, both spiritual and earthly.
Additional Resources:
Christian Questions Podcast
Episode #1231: “What if I’m Not Good Enough for Heaven?”
Uncovering the destiny of humanity’s billions who don’t go to heaven
Preview Video
CQ Rewind Show Notes
For children, parents and Bible class teachers:
Animated CQ Kids video: “Why did God create human beings?”
