Question 3: Why did God make you and all things?

Answer: For His own glory.

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Scriptural basis

  • Psalm 19:1

  • Jeremiah 9:23

  • Revelation 4:11

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Why is this important?

  1. In order to figure this out, we first have to ask the question, “What is glory?”
    [Adoring praise or worshipful thanksgiving]

  2. Next we have to ask, “Why is God worthy of glory?”
    [He is powerful, displayed in what He does.]

  3. The things God does shows us who He is.

 

Questions and answers from A Catechism for Boys and Girls by Erroll Hulse from Chapel Library