Grapevine's First Baptist Church

09.01.24 | What is Our Purpose? | Jonathan Cook

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What is our Purpose?

“Living without purpose, is like rearranging furniture on the Titanic, you are just killing time until the inevitable end.” (Unknown) 

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question: What is the chief end of man?

Answer: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. 

Who are you? 

Ephesians 2:1-10

  • You are alive in Christ! Vs. 5
  • You are a citizen of God’s Kingdom! Vs. 6
  • You are enriched in God’s Kindness and Mercy! Vs.7
  • You are God’s Masterpiece! Vs. 10

What is your purpose? 

Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 2:4-5

  • You are to submit to Christ! (Romans 12:1) 
  • You are to be a Student of Christ! (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
  • You are to have Community in Christ! (Hebrews 10:24-25)
  • You are to Glorify Christ! (Isaiah 43:6-7; Matthew 22:37-38