Title: The Purpose of Man's Creation
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Title: Purpose of Human Creation
Text: Genesis 1:31
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The ultimate purpose of creating human beings is to show glory through them. God has entrusted human beings with things that other creatures do not have. Bruner's 'Man is a pathetic being who exerts a great function of discussing the laws of the universe, but also loses life to microscopic bacteria. Sometimes they start a permanent business with ambitious ambitions, but they are weak beings who become idiots if only one thyroid gland goes wrong.' But the Bible says that man is God's representative.
The privilege God has given is 1) He poured out the image of God only on humans. 2) He gave us the authority to rule all things within the good will and providence of God. 3) God created to give eternal life, the life of God.
1. Management of creation
1) He made them manage the Garden of Eden.
Genesis 2:15 '...and put him in the garden of Eden, to rule over it and to keep it...'
Eden is archaeologically presumed to be one of the places in Central Asia. Race, culture, and language developed around Central Asia. Eden is the cradle of man. God made Adam and Eve the creators of culture.
2) Limited authority (Genesis 2:16,17)
'... Do not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. In the day you eat it you will surely die.' This verse says that there is a limit to human power. Paul says that all things are free, but not all things are imposed. In other words, human power beyond God's truth and sovereignty is 'sin and violence'. Balaam tried to curse Israel at Balak's request, but God did not allow it.
3) Lost power
'...God knows how to become like God, knowing good and evil' (Genesis 3:5).
- They found themselves naked.
- Adam and Eve were expelled from Eden.
- Nature produced thorns and thistles, making life difficult.
* What is the way to restore this authority?
is purebred Pascal said, "God is not the God of philosophers, but the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." It is said that he becomes a true creator and savior to those who obey him.
* The concept of obedience
1. It is holistic. (De 32:46)
'Today the LORD God commands you to follow these ordinances and ordinances. Therefore, you must keep it with all your heart and with all your soul.' This is also commanded in the New Testament.
2. Personal.
Obedience by the influence of the surroundings is difficult to be true. Obedience is an independent act before God as a creature.
3. We must follow revealed truth.
The revealed truth is the Bible. It is not due to the noble will of man, beliefs, or religious feelings. Obedience to God in the gospel truths revealed in heaven through Jesus Christ is the essence of obedience.
* Content of obedient life (Romans 13:7)
1. Obedience is acknowledging and accepting Jesus as the Son of God (Acts 5:20, 2 Corinthians 10:25). Jesus also came to this world as an example of obedience (Philippians 2:8).
2. It is a life that loves the truth.
Truth is the Word of God. Belongs to him, and all of him is truth. Specifically, it is the gospel of the cross of Christ.
3. Serving our neighbors
Serving God is confirmed as serving others. I will be obedient to my husband, ruler, state, business owner, and church leaders. Obedience to them in the truth is the first step to an obedient life.