Man was created in the image of God and was given authority and dominion over God's creation. He was made a little lower than Elohim. Adam had the ability to name every plant and animal and identify its distinct characteristics. Unfortunately, man lost this dominion, as well as close fellowship with God. Adam had the legal right to give his authority to Satan, but not a moral right. From that time onward, until Jesus Christ rose triumphantly from the dead, the world was plunged into the kingdom of darkness.