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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.
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!'"
[1] [3] Edwards then argues that since true happiness comes from God alone, human happiness is an extension of God's glory. Indeed, Edwards maintains, all God's "ultimate" ends and "chief" ends serve to magnify his glory as well. As in Virtue, Edwards discusses the claim that there is no true happiness unless it is happiness in God. [1] [3]
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.
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."
In an April 7, 1901, diary entry, Eagan wrote: "My chief end is to glorify God. I believe there are fields of endeavor where I can glorify Him more than in this business. Therefore it is my duty to get into the field where I can glorify Him most."
The first set of questions and answers, 1-5, concern the chief and highest end of man, the existence of God, and the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God. The next set of questions and answers, 6-90, concern God as Creator , original sin , the fallen state of man's nature, Christ the Redeemer, and the benefits that flow from redemption.
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