Our final purpose is evangelism: we must share with those in our world, with those beyond our world, and we must care about the whole world.
Text: John 17:18Our fourth purpose is that we serve God by serving others. Jesus is our model: we must be available, grateful, and faithful.
Text: Ephesians 2:10The third purpose is discipleship. We become more like Christ when trouble teaches us to trust Him; when temptation teaches us to obey; and when trespasses teach us to forgive.
Text: Romans 8:29The second purpose is fellowship. We commit to others by choosing to belong (membership), learning to share (friendship), doing our part (partnership), and loving believers like family (kinship).
Text: Ephesians 1:5The first purpose in life is to worship God. We do that by focusing our attention on Him; expressing our affection to Him; and by using our abilities for Him.
Text: Revelation 4:11We were created to be loved by God; we were made to last forever; and we find our purpose by getting to know Him.
Text: Ephesians 1:4God doesn’t want just part of us; He wants all of us. In order to follow Him fully, we need discipline. And the reason we should give everything to Him is because of the Cross – He’s given everything to us.
Text: Ephesians 5:15-17