Who Am I?

1.0 Introduction

“Who am I?” — This is one of the most important and profound questions a person can ask, and the Bible offers a rich, multi-layered answer rooted in creation, identity, purpose, and destiny.

God’s wisdom and redemptive plan are eternal, set before the foundation of the world. However, these plans manifest in time—at specific, God-ordained moments. God acts according to the “fullness of time”, not human schedules. (Proverbs 8:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Isaiah 46:10, Habakkuk 2:3, John 17:24, Acts 1:7, Romans 16:25–26, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Ephesian 1:4-5, Galatians 4:4-5,1 Peter 1:19-20). This reveals His character: wise, sovereign, patient, and faithful. The importance of our creation, identity, purpose, and destiny is rooted in the truth that we were made by God, for God, and with an eternal destiny in mind.

We do believe that we are created by God, not existed by chance. This means our existence carries inherent value and meaning. We are not random—we are the result of divine design.

Most of us believe that our identity is found in being made in the image of God. This gives us dignity, worth, and the capacity to reflect God’s nature through love, creativity, morality, and relationship. Our true identity is not defined by culture, performance, or past failures, but by God’s design and grace.

Most of us also believe that we were created with purpose. God designed us to know Him, to live in community, to steward creation, and to serve with our gifts. Our purpose is not merely survival or success, but to glorify God and bring His love and truth into the world.

Moreover, we must also know that what is our destiny? Together, our creation, identity, purpose, and destiny form the foundation of our worth and direction. Knowing this frees us from confusion and compels us to live with confidence, love, and intentionality—rooted in the truth of who God made us to be. Let us dive into the creation accounts of the Bible to understand this fact, and get the answer of “Who am I?”.

2.0 Creation Account of Human Beings [Humankinds]

The creation accounts of the Bible are essential for understanding our identity, value, purpose, and place in the world. In a culture filled with confusion about who we are, where we come from, and why we exist, the biblical creation narratives provide a clear and powerful foundation.

In fact, we find three manifestations of God’s Plan in creation of human beings (mankind) in the Bible.

2.1 First Creation Account (Genesis 1:26-31):

Genesis 1:26–31 records the climax of God’s creation: the creation of humanity. On the sixth day, God declares His intention to create man in His own image and likeness, setting humans apart from all other creatures. Humanity is made male and female, both equally bearing the image of God, which means they reflect His character, reason, creativity, moral capacity, and ability to relate. Unlike animals, humans are given dominion over all living things—fish, birds, livestock, and the earth itself—showing that they are to steward and govern creation responsibly, under God’s authority.

God blesses them and commands them to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it, establishing humanity’s purpose to expand and care for God’s world. In verses 29–30, God provides every seed-bearing plant and fruit for food, both for humans and animals, highlighting His provision and care.

The section concludes with God observing all He had made, and declaring it not just “good,” as on previous days, but “very good” (v. 31), indicating the completeness and perfection of His creation, now that humanity exists as His image-bearers within it.

This passage reveals the dignity and purpose of human life, the order and goodness of creation, and the special relationship between humanity and God. It provides the foundation for understanding human identity, responsibility, and value in God’s world, and sets the stage for the unfolding story of God’s interaction with humanity throughout Scripture.

2.2 Second Creation Account (Genesis 2:7-25):

Genesis 2:7–25 offers a more detailed and intimate account of the creation of humanity, focusing on God’s personal involvement and the establishment of human relationships. In verse 7, God forms man from the dust of the ground and breathes into his nostrils the breath of life, making him a living being. This act highlights the unique connection between God and humanity—both physical and spiritual.

And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden (a place of beauty, provision, and purpose); and there He put the man whom He had formed. The man is given the responsibility to dress and keep the garden (v. 15), indicating that meaningful work is part of God’s original design. God commands the man not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (v. 17), introducing the concept of moral choice and obedience.

Recognizing that it is “not good” for man to be alone (v. 18), and out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet or suitable companion for him.

So, God made a woman from the Adam’s side, and brought her unto the man. Adam joyfully receives her, calling her “bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man” (v. 23).

The chapter ends with the establishment of marriage, described as a union where man his wife became “one flesh” (v. 24). They are both naked and unashamed (v. 25), symbolizing innocence, unity, and harmony.

This account emphasizes human dignity, relational design, moral responsibility, and the sacredness of marriage.

Key Differences Between the above Two Accounts

Theme	Genesis 1:26–31 (First Account)	Genesis 2:7–25 (Second Account)
Name of God	Elohim	Yahweh Elohim
Order of Creation	Animals → Humans (male & female together)	Man → Animals → Woman
Style	Poetic, structured, cosmic	Narrative, earthy, relational
God’s Role	Transcendent, commands creation	Immanent, forms with hands, breathes life
Creation of Humans	Male and female created together in God’s image (Humanity as a whole)	Man created first, woman from his side (specific individual: Adam)
Names	None	Adam and Eve
Lineage	Implied: all humanity	Explicit: Adam’s line (traced in Genesis 4–5)
Descendants	All humans generally	Adamic line leading to Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Israel), etc.
Focus	Human dominion and blessing	Human relationship and companionship
Setting	Whole earth	Garden of Eden
Function of Humans	Rule over creation (stewardship)	Work and keep the garden (service)

Note: The human created above two accounts were under the Old Covenant of God.

2.3 Third Account (The New Testament):

The Bible presents the concept of being “born again” as a spiritual creation—a new beginning that parallels and surpasses the original creation. While Genesis records the physical creation of humanity, the New Testament speaks of a new creation in Messiah, initiated by the Holy Spirit and marked by transformation, restoration, and eternal life.

In John 3:3–6, Yeshua tells Nicodemus, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. This new birth is not physical but spiritual, brought about by the Holy Spirit. Just as God breathed life into Adam (Genesis 2:7), the Spirit gives new life to those who believe.

2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, if any man be in Messiah, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. This new creation involves the forgiveness of sins, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and a renewed identity in Messiah. The believer is recreated with a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26), a renewed mind (Romans 12:2), and a new purpose—to live for God.

Ephesians 2:10 says, “we are His workmanship, created in Messiah Yeshua unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.,” showing that the born-again experience includes both inner transformation and outward mission. This spiritual rebirth reverses the damage of the fall and begins the process of being conformed to the image of Messiah. The human beings created in this account are under the New Covenant of God.

In summary, the born-again creation is God’s miraculous work of spiritual renewal, giving believers a new identity, purpose, and destiny as His children, made alive through faith in Yeshua the Messiah.

3.0 Conclusion

Who Am I Before Redemption after Fall of the Man i.e. in the state of First and Second Creation Accounts, after fall of the Man?

Biblical Truth	Description	Scripture
Spiritually dead	No life in God	Ephesians 2:1
Slave to sin	Controlled by sinful nature	John 8:34
Under wrath	Deserving judgment	Ephesians 2:3
Alienated from God	Cut off and hostile	Colossians 1:21
Spiritually blind	Cannot see truth	2 Corinthians 4:4
In darkness	Living apart from God	Ephesians 5:8
Without hope	Separated from salvation	Ephesians 2:12

Who Am I After “Born Again” i.e. in the state of Third Creation Account?

I become a New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). In Messiah, my past no longer defines me. I have been spiritually reborn and am now living a new life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

What Is a New Creation? In the original Greek, “new creation” (καινὴ κτίσις, kainē ktisis) doesn’t mean a better version of my old self. It means something entirely new, something never seen before. I’m not renovated — I’m reborn (John 3:3, 5). This is regeneration — a supernatural act of God where He gives me a new heart, a new spirit, and a new direction.

The creation accounts of the Bible reveal that I am a unique, living soul, created by God, broken by sin, loved by Yeshua the Messiah, renewed by His grace and mercy, filled with purpose, and destined for glory — if I walk with Him.