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09.01.24 | What is Our Purpose? | Jonathan Cook

September 07, 2024 Grapevine's First Baptist Church

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