AThornquist
Puritan Board Doctor
It is man's chief end to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
What does man's chief "end" mean? There are two interpretations in mind: our end being a final destination (thus, in heaven where we will glorify and enjoy the Lord forever) or end being purposeful action (thus, even here in this life we strive to glorify and enjoy God--and we will do so forever).
What is the best interpretation?
Second question.
Are glorifying God and enjoying Him forever separate or appositional? Are we to see them as the exact same action, ultimately?
Thank you.
What does man's chief "end" mean? There are two interpretations in mind: our end being a final destination (thus, in heaven where we will glorify and enjoy the Lord forever) or end being purposeful action (thus, even here in this life we strive to glorify and enjoy God--and we will do so forever).
What is the best interpretation?
Second question.
Are glorifying God and enjoying Him forever separate or appositional? Are we to see them as the exact same action, ultimately?
Thank you.