Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Deuteronomy 29:29 ¶ "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Deuteronomy 29:29 ¶ "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things which are revealed and disclosed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may do all of the words of this law. |
Bible Question:
Once again, I must wholeheartedly agree with my fellow believers. You have both done an excellent job of articulating two very important characteristics of God. Namely His "transcendance" (focused on by Debbie), and his "imminence" (focused on by Lionstrong). I also appreciate and agree with your suggestions about OUR purpose in life. At the same time, I would still appreciate more input as to ideas about what God's purpose is. As a follower of Christ, I strive to understand God as much as possible. I feel therefore, that discovering His motivations, can help us immensly. Any more ideas? |
Bible Answer: Bill: God's purpose is to glorify Himself. I recently read an article in Discipleship Journal which explained this in the most excellent fashion. It went something along the lines that God, being holy, must honor and esteem that which possesses the highest moral perfection. And God, being infinite in His perfection, must be what He honors and esteems the most. That is indeed self-centeredness, but self-centeredness is only sinful if the self is not worthy of being the center of one's existence. God is, of course, worthy. Therefore, He created not out of a need of companionship (the Trinity from all eternity has provided blissful, perfect companionship for each Person therein). He did not create out of a need, because that would be stating that God needs something outside of Himself, which is clearly contrary to Scripture. Everything God created and every way that He interacts with His creation is ultimately for His glory. That includes saving sinners (showing his love and mercy), and demonstrating his justice and wrath to those who do not repent. Why is God's motivation? To bring glory and honor to Himself. And our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. --Joe! |