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Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever." — Westminster Assembly ( Wikiquote ), first question of the Westminster Shorter Catechism "There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: 'Mine!'"
The catechism is composed of 107 questions and answers. The first 12 questions concern God as Creator. Questions 13–20 deal with original sin and the fallen state of man's nature. Questions 21–38 concern Christ the Redeemer and the benefits that flow from redemption. The next set of questions, 39–84, discuss the Ten Commandments.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism summarizes the "chief end of man" as "to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever." [ 3 ] Piper has suggested that this would be more correct as "to glorify God by enjoying Him forever."
It comprises two main sections summarizing what the Scriptures principally teach: the doctrine of God, and the duty required of men. Questions and answers cover the usual elements: faith, the Ten Commandments, the sacraments, and prayer. Q. What is the chief end of man? A. Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Q.
Let us bless the Father and the Son with the Holy Spirit: Let us praise and glorify him above all forever. Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord Let us praise and glorify him above all forever. Sing praise to our God, all you his servants and you who fear God, the small and the great. Let us praise and glorify him above all forever.
"To Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever: A Place for Joy in Reformed Readings of Scripture". In Alston Jr., Wallace M.; Welker, Michael (eds.).
Let the earth glorify the Lord, praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills, and all that grows upon the earth, praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams, O whales and all that move in the waters, All birds of the air, glorify the Lord, praise him and ...
Ad maiorem Dei gloriam or Ad majórem Dei glóriam, [note 1] also rendered as the abbreviation AMDG, is a Latin quote which can be translated as "For the greater glory of God." It has been used as a rallying cry for Catholics throughout history, especially during the Thirty Year's War , and is currently the motto of the Society of Jesus ...