Why Were You Born?

Eph. 1:11-14

11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.

13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.

Eph. 1:11-14

God Has a Reason for His Actions

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us• As seen in the future

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us• As seen in the future

• Why? Why was the world made?

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.

Psa. 19:1

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.

Psa. 19:1

1 O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!

Psa. 8:1

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us• As seen in the future

• Why? Why was the world made?• Consider His creation of mankind

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us• As seen in the future

• Why? Why was the world made?• Consider His creation of mankind• Why? What was His purpose for Israel?

13 I bring My righteousness near, it shall not be far off; My salvation shall not linger. And I will place salvation in Zion, For Israel My glory.

Isa. 46:13

13 I bring My righteousness near, it shall not be far off; My salvation shall not linger. And I will place salvation in Zion, For Israel My glory.

Isa. 46:13

Yet Israel Failed to Glorify Him!

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us• As seen in the future

• Why? Why was the world made?• Consider His creation of mankind• Why? What was His purpose for Israel?• Why? What is His purpose for you?

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us• As seen in the future

• Why? Why was the world made?• Consider His creation of mankind• Why? What was His purpose for Israel?• Why? What is His purpose for you?• Why were you born?

7 Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.

Isa. 43:7

7 Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.

Isa. 43:7

3 You shall also be a crown of glory In the hand of the LORD, And a royal diadem In the hand of your God.

Isa. 62:3

7 Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.

Isa. 43:7

3 You shall also be a crown of glory In the hand of the LORD, And a royal diadem In the hand of your God.

Isa. 62:3

21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Eph. 3:21

God Has a Reason for His Actions• Consider His creation of the world• As seen in past times• As seen by us• As seen in the future

• Why? Why was the world made?• Consider His creation of mankind• Why? What was His purpose for Israel?• Why? What is His purpose for you?• Why were you born?

• How do we fulfill His purpose?

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matt. 5:16

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matt. 5:16

3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psa. 96:3

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matt. 5:16

3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psa. 96:3

8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

John 15:8

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

• Worshiping

2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Psa. 29:2

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

• Worshiping

• Our contribution

8 Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come into His courts.

Psa. 96:8

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

• Worshiping

• Our contribution

• Our preaching

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. . . .

1 Pet. 4:11

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

• Worshiping

• Our contribution

• Our preaching

• Our singing

5 Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, For great is the glory of the LORD.

Psa. 138:5

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

• Worshiping

• Our contribution

• Our preaching

• Our singing

13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven.

Psa. 148:13

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

• Worshiping

• Our contribution

• Our preaching

• Our singing

5 Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds.

Psa. 149:5

How Do We Fulfill His Purpose

• Worshiping

• Our contribution

• Our preaching

• Our singing

23 Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it! Shout, you lower parts of the earth; Break forth into singing, you mountains, O forest, and every tree in it! For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, And glorified Himself in Israel.

Isa. 44:23

All Creation Praise Him, Do YOU Rev 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth."

Rev 5:11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!"

Rev 5:13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: "Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!" Rev. 4:9-13

Bringing Glory to Him

Bringing Glory to Him

• BelieveMark 16:16

Bringing Glory to Him

• BelieveMark 16:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

Bringing Glory to Him

• BelieveMark 16:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:10

Bringing Glory to Him

• BelieveMark 16:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:10

• Be Baptized to be saved Acts 2:38

Bringing Glory to Him

• BelieveMark 16:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:10

• Be Baptized to be saved Acts 2:38

Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

Bringing Glory to Him

• BelieveMark 16:16

• Repent Acts 17:30

• Confess Faith Rom. 10:10

• Be Baptized to be saved Acts 2:38

Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

• Be Faithful until death Rev. 2:10