The Larger Catechism (Page 7)
The Covenant of Creation
Genesis 2:15-17 God graciously entered into a Covenant of works with Adam, as the representative head of mankind, whereby he was promised life for obedience and death for disobedience.
A Suitable Helper
Genesis 2:18 God instituted marriage to be a lifelong covenant of companionship to help His creatures better glorify Him.
The Cultural Mandate
Genesis 1:28 After God created man, He gave him the commandment and blessed him with the ability to fill the earth and to subdue it.
Man: The Image of God
Genesis 1:26-27 God made man on the final day of creation to be His special image bearer.
God’s Creation of the Angels
Colossians 1:16 The angels are not eternal beings but were created along with the rest of God’s work in the creation week to be His holy servants.
The Worlds Framed by the Word of God
Hebrews 11:3 Creation is an act of God’s will wherein He made from nothing something entirely different from Himself, by His spoken Word, to be His covenant servant for His glory and honor alone.
God’s Election of Angels
1 Timothy 5:21 God has predestined some of His angels to everlasting bliss and some to everlasting destruction, according to His sovereign good pleasure.
The Potter’s Right Over the Clay
Romans 9:19-24 God has the right to use His creatures for whatever purposes He deems fit for His own glory, even as the potter has authority over his own clay.
The Revealer of God’s Truth
1 Corinthians 2:9-10 The things which were impossible for man to find out in his own wisdom, God has revealed to you by His Spirit.
Our Rule of Faith and Life
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Christian, God has communicated to you His most holy will in order that you might have a correct belief concerning Him and an accurate understanding of how you are to live for His glory.
The Chief End of Man
1 Corinthians 10:31 The primary end for which God created you was that you might give honor to your Creator and enjoy blessed communion with Him throughout all eternity.