Baptist Catechism Introduction: The Chief End of Man

BAPTIST CATECHISM: MAN’S CHIEF ENDQuestion: “What is the chief end of man?”Answer: Man’s chief end is to glorify God1, and to enjoy Him forever.”21 1 Corinthians 10:312 Psalm 73:25Question: What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him?Answer: The word of God, namely the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments1,is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him2.1 2 Timothy 3:15-16, Ephesians 2:202 1 John 1:3, Luke 16:29,31 OUTLINE I: WHAT IS THE CHIEF END OF MAN?A: The Question.1. The Definition of “man.” 2. The Definition of “chief end.”B: The Answer.1. “To glorify God.”2. “To enjoy Him forever.”