THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

Bringing glory to God. The glory of God is realized a sinner raised out of a dead state and renewed to life because of a previous promise (John 11:40). God is revealed through Jesus Christ as One Whose glory is realized in man's ransom, redemption, healing, and restoration (Rom 5:2). The greatest picture of this is symbolically accomplished in a threefold communion service. Jude 1:24-25

Eph. 2:7  "in order that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus."  The ultimate goal of God's plan for the world is wise, gracious, and good--a redeemed society of holy persons. <ages to come> Eternity future. This is the first of two "in order that" statements (cf. Eph. 3:10 for 2nd). This amazing verse states that one of the predetermined purposes of the BRIDE is this pearl of great price, the ransomed church of God, THROUGH ETERNITY, will manifest His glory, grace, and power. The ultimate meaning of life the apostle shows not to be discovered in the present life, that it does not lie in the realm of earthly things. By argument and teaching, declarative and illuminating statement, he proves the ultimate meaning of Christian life lies far beyond the present age, in those measureless ages that are to come. There the saints are to fulfill their ultimate work as they become the messengers to angels and the ages to come of the grace and wisdom of God. These soldier saints in this world are only in preparation for higher, larger, nobler and fuller service. Her final work will be the manifestation of the wisdom, grace, and power of the Godhead to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places done in spiritual bodies.

Eph. 3:10  "in order that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places." This is the second of the "in order that" statements (Cf. first in Eph. 2:7) The ultimate meaning of life after being saved to the apostle shows not to be discovered in the present life, that it does not lie in the realm of earthly things. By argument and teaching, declarative and illuminating statement, he proves the ultimate meaning of Christian life lies far beyond the present age, in those measureless ages that are to come. There the saints are to fulfill their ultimate work as they become the messengers to angels and ages of the grace and wisdom of God. These soldier saints in this world are only in preparation for higher, larger, nobler and fuller service. We are making known the wisdom of God to those mentioned in 1 Peter 3:22. How many of us thought as though we were of such a high vocation, that we carried such importance with God's program? Mans purpose was intended as a medium for divine manifestation, one through whom because of his likeness to God, it would be possible to express Himself to other creatures more perfectly. The angels curiosity has already been revealed in 1 Peter 1:12. Verse 11 in that chapter speaks of the glories that shall follow. We play a part in those glories being revealed. The angels observe us (Eccl 5:6; 1 Cor 4:9; Eph 3:10), a fact which should influence conduct. Man is made "a little lower than the angels," and in incarnation Christ took "for a little while" this lower place (Psa. 8:4-5; Heb 2:7) that He might lift the Christian into His own sphere above angels (Heb 2:9-10).

Rom. 5:2  "through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God." The glory of God is realized in man's ransom, redemption, healing, and restoration. The "glory of God" is defined in John 11:40 when associated with verses 25-26. The N.T. usage has its meaning not in my opinion but finds its meaning in "reflection or image." The realization of the purpose of His love in all that His hands have made. The glory of God is a sinner raised out of a dead state and renewed to life because of a previous promise (John 11:40). God is revealed through Jesus Christ as One Whose glory is realized in man's ransom, redemption, healing, and restoration (Rom 5:2). The greatest picture of this is symbolically accomplished in a threefold communion service. See note on Jude 1:24-25

John 4:23-24 "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." To finally afford pure worship to God which id defined by Christ to be in spirit and truth. The worship of a people forevermore determines their character and their conduct. And when men come before Him they see Him as He is and immediately fall down.

1 John 3:1-2 "Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we shall be. We know that, when He appears, we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him just as He is." To realize at last a glorified body with perfect vision, a heart of pure love, and a mind that evaluates things as they truly are.

Rev. 21:2  "And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband." To realize a new residence appropriate for the new body attained after resurrection located on this earth that we might serve Him (Rev. 1:6; 5:10; 20:6) as Adam at the beginning. This Heavenly Home will change its location at the close of the Millennial Kingdom. Many say it is above the earth while others think it is on the earth. Above during the Millennium and on the earth at the close. The location changes.