- Glorify God
We are called to glorify and enjoy God forever, not to serve ourselves. Whether in worship or in our daily tasks, everything we do should be done with the intention of glorifying God. The Bible teaches us that our ultimate goal is not to make God glorious, but to give glory to Him in all things, reflecting His justice and mercy, as seen in the book of Revelation.
- Q&A 1: The Ultimate Purpose of Man
The ultimate purpose of man, as stated in the Westminster Shorter Catechism, is to glorify and enjoy God forever. This simple yet profound truth shifts our focus from self-centered questions to the ultimate question of life’s purpose. The Christian worldview, centered on the glory of God and our enjoyment of Him, gives direction and meaning to life.
- What is the Westminster Shorter Catechism?
The Westminster Assembly of Divines, convened by the English Parliament from 1643 to 1653, produced foundational documents for Reformed Christianity, including the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Westminster Catechisms. The Shorter Catechism, with its 107 questions and answers, provides a clear summary of Biblical teachings on topics such as God, sin, salvation, and the Christian life. These documents continue to guide Christians in their understanding of doctrine and worship, moving us to see our hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism
Reformed Theology was a hidden gem that once found can provide Biblical answers to the difficult questions the world asks. As I turned to the Bible as the sufficient, infallible Word of God, I discovered answers to questions about God’s sovereignty, sin, salvation, and more. Eventually, I found myself embracing a tradition that valued the Bible as the Word of God and became ‘Reformed.’ I invite you to explore the beauty of the Westminster Catechisms and see how their Biblical truths can transform your understanding and devotion.
- Between a Rock and a Hard Heart
There we were enjoying a lovely hike the other week, as Sarah and I celebrated our anniversary. We did some research and decided not to go on the hike that reviewers said, “is not clearly marked.” We were feeling like we could take on a challenge without the children. So we decided to start with this light to moderate hike. As we begun it was clearly signed as we followed the path that we had discussed as we looked at […]
We are called to glorify and enjoy God forever, not to serve ourselves. Whether in worship or in our daily tasks, everything we do should be done with the intention of glorifying God. The Bible teaches us that our ultimate goal is not to make God glorious, but to give glory to Him in all things, reflecting His justice and mercy, as seen in the book of Revelation.
There we were enjoying a lovely hike the other week, as Sarah and I celebrated our anniversary. We did some research and decided not to go on the hike that reviewers said, “is not clearly marked.” We were feeling like we could take on a challenge without the children. So we decided to start with this light to moderate hike. As we begun it was clearly signed as we followed the path that we had discussed as we looked at […]
