“…to glorify God…”
Question 1: What is the chief end of man?
-Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
(From The Westminster Shorter Catechism)
Psalm 86:9-10; Isaiah 60:21; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Corinthians 10:31;
Revelation 4:11; Psalms 34:3; 63:3; 69:30; 86:12
”…to love others…”
-In the Old Testament, love is used primarily regarding God’s love for man and man’s love for God. In the New Testament, Jesus changed the context.
John 13:34; Matthew 22:39; Matthew 5:46; Romans 12:10; Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 4:2;
I Peter 1:22; I John 3:18; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15.
“… to make disciples of Jesus Christ…”
Matthew 28:18-20
-Trinity seeks to do this through:
(1) Evangelism
*Preaching the Gospel - Mark 16:15; Luke 24:45-47
*Bearing witness – Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8.
(2) Providing opportunities for believers to grow in their faith.
(a) Teaching and Instruction in the Word of God-2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 28:20;
Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 2:2.
(b) Fellowship-Acts 2:42; Acts 4:32a; 1 Corinthians 12:26; Galatians 6:2.