Chapter Two Genesis 1: The Purpose of Creation Why did God create the heavens and the earth? What was His purpose in creation? There was no need in God, and His Being and His life from all eternity were complete. Revelation 4:11 tells us what the answer is: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Psalm 19:1 tells us, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handwork.”