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End for Which God Created the World
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In this work, Jonathan Edwards delves into the question of why God created the world.
He distinguishes between a chief end and an ultimate end, concluding that God's ultimate end is his own glory.
Edwards uses both philosophical reasoning and Scriptural evidence to support his thesis.
He argues that God created the world to express and communicate his attributes, particularly his glory, and that this glory is the central theme of Scripture.
The book is divided into two parts: the first part uses reason to argue for God's glory as the ultimate end, while the second part relies on Scriptural evidence to reinforce this argument.
Edwards also addresses potential objections and provides a balanced doctrine of God, highlighting both his transcendence and immanence.
He distinguishes between a chief end and an ultimate end, concluding that God's ultimate end is his own glory.
Edwards uses both philosophical reasoning and Scriptural evidence to support his thesis.
He argues that God created the world to express and communicate his attributes, particularly his glory, and that this glory is the central theme of Scripture.
The book is divided into two parts: the first part uses reason to argue for God's glory as the ultimate end, while the second part relies on Scriptural evidence to reinforce this argument.
Edwards also addresses potential objections and provides a balanced doctrine of God, highlighting both his transcendence and immanence.
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Mentioned by Tim Keller as the author of a theological book that explores why God created the world.

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Ei Forum: Creation and Creativity
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while discussing God's purpose in creating the world.


Timothy Keller

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Shaker of the Earth