We Exist by the Will of God

In our theological survey of Genesis, we are examining the doctrine of man. In Genesis one, we learn that we exist by the will of God, and for the will of God. We live because God willed us to live. This is where we find purpose and meaning in life. Existing by the will of God, and for the will of God, has application to our lives. It helps make sense of the suffering and despair we experience. It teaches us that our days are in his hands. It helps us think properly about ourselves, our natural strengths and weaknesses, and God's creation of us as male or female.