Man’s Chief End II: Enjoying God
Many years ago, when I was still a young boy, someone from Campus Crusade approached me. He said, “God loves you and offers a wonderful life for you,” and then he shared what he believed was the gospel with me.
Author: Ps JJ Lim
Man’s Chief End I: Glorifying God
1 Corinthians 10:31 is a famous verse. It is the proof text of the famous first question of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: “What is the chief end of men?” As our children will know very well, the answer is “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.”
What does “saved in childbearing” mean?
1 Timothy 2:15 is generally regarded as one of the most challenging verses to interpret. The Apostle Paul cannot mean that women may be saved by having children…
Being Kind Like Christ
We can’t tell, at first look, who is a sheep of Christ; therefore, we should show kindness to all who come into contact with us, especially when they come to seek the Lord with us.
When will Ezekiel’s temple be built?
Q: The prophet Ezekiel prophesied that there would be a new temple. When will this temple be built (if it will be built at all)?
Loving as Christ Loved
No matter how much we say, we shall not be able to exhaust the fullness, depth and extent of the love of the Lord for His elect. His love for us is unconditional, infinite, eternal and unchanging.
Imitating Christ’s Obedience
We must also imitate Christ’s obedience if we are to be likeminded with Him. Indeed, after reminding his readers of Christ’s obedience, he urges them to keep obeying to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.
Being Zealous Like Christ
The Lord Jesus has come into this court of the Gentiles. What He sees there infuriates Him. People are buying and selling oxen, sheep and doves, and changing money.
Imitating Christ’s Righteousness
Now, we are to be followers and imitators of Christ. But how can we, as sinners, imitate Him who has no sin and could not sin? Should we even try?
Being Meek Like Christ
What is meekness? Meekness, we must remember, is not merely gentleness or humility. Meekness may best be described as “inner strength under control when provoked.”