Why Are We Here? A Biblical View of Purpose?
The Bible has clear answers to the question of why we are here. We interweave our purpose with God's purpose in creation, relationship, and redemption. Here's the breakdown point by point:
1. Created for a Relationship with God
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27- "Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.
Purpose: God created us to have a personal relationship with Him. We were to reflect His image and enjoy communion with Him. The first humans, Adam and Eve, had this close bond with God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:8).
Key Takeaway: We aim to know God, love Him, and receive His love.
2. To Glorify God Through Our Lives
Purpose: We are creations of God for His glory. What we do ought to and does reflect His greatness and goodness in our deeds, decisions, and commitment.
Key Takeaway: The very core of our purpose is to live in such a manner as glorifies God.
3. To Love Others and Love Our Neighbors
Bible Verse: Matthew 22:37-39 – "Love the Lord your God. Love your neighbor as yourself."
Purpose: Our point is loving others in the same way as the manifestation of God's love. Jesus lived it by serving others, including the selfless sacrifice of His life for people.
Key Takeaway: We are to love others by expressing unconditional love for them.
4. To Be More Like Christ
Bible Verse: God foreknew those whom He also predestined to conform to the likeness of His Son.
Purpose: As a Christian, I am to become like Jesus. It is a process that happens as we grow in faith and character.
Key Takeaway: Our purpose is to grow in Christ and be like Him.
5. To be part of God's plan for redemption.
Bible: Matthew 28:19: "Go and make disciples of all nations…"Purpose: God's plan of redemption through Jesus gives us a mission. We must spread the Gospel. We are to help others so they might know the salvation found in Christ.
Key Takeaway: Sharing the Gospel is part of God's mission. It is a key part of our purpose.
6. The Ultimate Goal: Eternal Life with God
Scripture: Revelation 21:3 "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them…"Purpose: We are after eternal fellowship with God-to enjoy His presence forever.
Key Takeaway: Our final destiny is to live with God forever and fulfill our purpose for eternity.
Bible: Philippians 3:12-14 - "I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me."
Purpose: Paul's life was to spread the Gospel, serve others, and grow in Christ.
Key Takeaway: As Paul did, we are to pursue God's calling on our lives at any cost.
Conclusion
Our purpose is not personal fulfillment. It is about
Knowing and loving God.
Glorifying God in all that we do.
Loving and serving others.
Becoming like Christ.
Participating in God's redemptive plan.
Fulfilling our ultimate destiny of eternal life with God.
Knowing our purpose is biblical clarity and direction for our lives. Living it out in every phase brings out these truths of testifying to God's love and grace in our lives.
Key Takeaway: We aim to know God, love Him, and receive His love
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