How did God create man?

Question: How did God create man?
Answer: God created man, male and female, after His own image(1), in knowledge, righteousness and holiness(2) with dominion over the creatures(3).
(1)
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
(Genesis 1:27 ESV)
(2)
and have put on the new self, [...]

How does God execute His decrees?

Question: How does God execute His decrees?
Answer: God executes His decrees in the works of creation(1) and providence(2).
(1)
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Revelation 4:11 ESV)
(2)
all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted [...]

What are the decrees of God?

Question: What are the decrees of God?
Answer: The decrees of God are His eternal purpose according to the counsel of His own will, whereby for His own glory He has foreordained whatever comes to pass.
(1)
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all [...]