Purpose

Article: Everyone Has a Purpose

Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto/Douglas Shelton Each person is important to God and to His purpose for mankind. In some way, each person will be used to fulfill God's purpose. As a Christian, I've struggled for many years trying to understand my specific purpose in life. Here is what I've learned so far: 1. Everyone has a purpose. Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Each person is called to a specific function to display...

Article: Focused on Purpose

Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto/Jonathan Kendall Matthew 14:13-14 (KJV) - When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. Jesus had heard of the death of his cousin, John the Baptist. As the scriptures read, it seems that he traveled to a distant place possibly to mourn his death. When the people heard of Jesus' travels, they followed Him on foot out of the cities. ...

Article: Why Did God Make Us?!

Photo courtesy of CreationSwap/MattGruber *The following information was originally submitted in response to a seminary course. We were made for the Lord's glory and to show forth His praise upon the earth (see Isaiah 43:7, 21). In discipleship, we are pupils and learners of Jesus, obedient to His commands (Matthew 28:18-20). Disciples reflect the example of Jesus they have purposefully studied. God conforms us into the His Son in word and deed (Romans 8:29). Disciples will think and act like Jesus, and even accomplish greater works (John 14:12). This fact is evident throughout Acts as the...