Ask Pastor John Does God Love Us Simply for His Glory?
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Sep 28, 2023 Exploring questions about God's love for believers and the purpose of our existence, including being image bearers of God and God's love for unbelievers. Delving into whether we are simply a means to God's self-glorification and if His love for us is solely for our benefit or includes glorifying Him. Discussing the relationship between God's love and His glory and the fallen nature of humans. Arguing that it is atheistic to believe that God's blessings should not be glorified by humans.
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God's Glory and Human Purpose
- Humans are not simply means to God's self-glorification, unlike inanimate objects.
- We exist solely for God's glory, and God's love for us is intertwined with His love for Himself.
God's Delight and Our Blessing
- God didn't create humans just to see Himself; He already experiences perfect joy within the Trinity.
- God created us for a purpose, and He delights in blessing us because it glorifies Him.
Human Nature and True Fulfillment
- Humans have an innate resistance to God's supremacy due to their sinful nature.
- True human fulfillment comes from knowing, treasuring, and showing God's glory.
