In the beginning, God designed sexuality to be an essential part of what it means to be human. According to Genesis 1 and 2, he created males and females in his likeness and gave them the sacred task of multiplying and filling the earth, and ruling over his creation. The sacrificial love of God, his desire to create life and the union found within the Trinity were all reflected in the oneness of the original couple. The relationships in the Garden, between the man and woman, and between God and the pair were exactly as they were supposed to be.

At least for a while. Until the couple rebelled against God.