--- title: "Chapter 4: Of Creation | Westminster Confession of Faith" description: "Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 4: Of Creation 1. It pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for the manifestation of the glory of His eternal power, wisdom, and goodn" canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-4-creation/" source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=27" --- # Chapter 4: Of Creation | Westminster Confession of Faith 1. It pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for the manifestation of the glory of His eternal power, wisdom, and goodness, in the beginning, to create, or make of nothing, the world, and all things therein whether visible or invisible, in the space of six days; and all very good. Scripture proofs: Heb. 1:2; John 1:2-3; Gen. 1:2; Job 26: 13; Job 33:4; Rom. 1:20; Jer. 10:12; Ps. 104:24; Ps. 33:5-6; Gen. 1; Heb. 11:3; Col. 1:16; Acts 17:24. 2. After God had made all other creatures, He created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, endued with knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness, after His own image; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it: and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being left to the liberty of their own will, which was subject unto change. Beside this law written in their hearts, they received a command not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which while they kept, they were happy in their communion with God, and had dominion over the creatures. Scripture proofs: Gen. 1:27; Gen. 2:7 with Eccl. 12:7, and Luke 23:43, and Matt. 10:28; Gen. 1: 26; Col. 3:10; Eph. 4:24; Rom. 2:14-15; Eccl. 7:29; Gen. 3:6; Eccl. 7:29; Gen. 2: 17; Gen. 3:8-11, 23; Gen. 1:26, 28. ## For kids — a study explanation (ages 10–13) These explanations are separate from the official text above. Words to knowCreationGod’s making everything out of nothing.Image of GodThe special way human beings reflect and represent God as his creatures. ### WCF 4.1 · God made everything The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit created everything, visible and invisible, out of nothing. The Confession describes this work as taking place in six days. Everything God made was very good. Creation displays his power, wisdom, and goodness. Explore the ScripturesHebrews 1:2; John 1:2-3; Genesis 1:2. Talk about itWhat does creation tell us about its Creator? [Read original paragraph 1 →](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-4-creation/#paragraph-1) ### WCF 4.2 · Made in God’s image God made human beings male and female, with souls that continue beyond bodily death. Adam and Eve knew him and were upright and holy. They could obey him, but could also choose wrongly. He gave them responsibility over creation and commanded them not to eat from one tree. While they obeyed, they enjoyed fellowship with him. Explore the ScripturesGenesis 1:27; Genesis 2:7; Ecclesiastes 12:7. Talk about itWhat responsibilities did God give the first people? [Read original paragraph 2 →](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-4-creation/#paragraph-2) ### Discuss and remember Read the chapter together, then choose a question to talk about. - What does creation teach us about the God who made it? - How should being made in God’s image affect the way we treat people? #### Scripture to remember Genesis 1:31 [Read the memory passage in our Bible reader →](https://ctkrp.org/bible/?q=Genesis%201%3A31) Read the passage in context. Explain it in your own words, then practice one short phrase at a time. Review it together during the week. #### Put it into practice Notice something God made and describe a way to care for His creation. [Find help for family worship](https://ctkrp.org/family-worship/) Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=27) ## Related reading - [Understanding covenant theology](https://ctkrp.org/learn/topics/covenant-theology/) - [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 9: What is the work of creation?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-9-what-is-the-work-of-creation/) - [Westminster Larger Catechism · Question 15: What is the work of creation?](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-15-what-is-the-work-of-creation/) - [Find teaching on sin](https://ctkrp.org/sermons/?q=sin) - [Read RP Testimony chapter 4](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-4-creation/) - [Chapter 3](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-3-gods-eternal-decree/) - [Chapter 5](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-5-providence/) Canonical page: https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-4-creation/