I understand all beliefs , even amongst the tribes still in the stone age have a faith of sort in the spirit or soul going somewhere else after the transition we call death. I believe there is more to life as we know it , there is a reason why we are here in this planet , in this thinking beings, in this search of the understanding of the great mystery, what do you think/
2006-11-29 05:28:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to experience life however good or bad it might be
2006-11-29 05:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Red Eye 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Our purpose in life is to worship God. Eccl. 12:13: "The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole obligation of man." This will bring us the most happiness.
The psalmist David also wrote about the incoming new world and how long it would endure. He foretold: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” (Psalm 37:29) That is why Jesus promised: “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.”—Matthew 5:5.
What a grand prospect that is, living forever on a paradise earth free from all wickedness, crime, sickness, sorrow, and pain! In the final book of the Bible, God’s prophetic Word summarizes this grand purpose by declaring: “God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” It adds: “And the One seated on the throne said: ‘Look! I am making all things new.’ Also, he says: ‘Write, because these words are faithful and true.’”—Revelation 21:4, 5.
Yes, God has a grand purpose in mind. It will be a new world of righteousness, an eternal paradise, foretold by the One who can and will do what he promises, for his “words are faithful and true.”
Perfect Health, Everlasting Life.
“No resident will say: ‘I am sick.’”—Isaiah 33:24.
“The gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Romans 6:23.
“Everyone exercising faith in him [will] . . . have everlasting life.”—John 3:16.
“You will be with me in Paradise.”—Luke 23:43.
What a marvelous outlook for the future! What real purpose lives can now have when anchored to the solid hope that in God’s new world all of today’s problems will forever be things of the past! “The former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart.” (Isaiah 65:17) And how comforting to know that life then will be eternal: “God will actually swallow up death forever.”—Isaiah 25:8.
Do you want to live forever in that Paradise new world now so near? ‘What would I need to do to get God’s favor at this world’s end and live on into his new world?’ you may ask. You need to do what Jesus indicated in a prayer to God: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.”—John 17:3.
Therefore, obtain a Bible, and confirm what you have read here. Search out others who study and teach these Bible truths. Break free from hypocritical religions that teach and do things contrary to the Bible. Learn how you, along with millions of others who are already doing God’s will, can share in God’s purpose that humans live forever on a paradise earth. And take to heart what God’s inspired Word declares about the near future: “The world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.”—1 John 2:17.
If you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
2006-11-29 15:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We were made for God- to worship and serve Him. Jesus Christ is the meaning of life- it is through Him we are saved and have eternal life- this life is about Him and not us. We have all been born into sin- and fall short of God's glory- See Romans 3:23
And the wages of sin is death- Romans 6:23
But Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again just as the sciptures say- so that those who believe will have eternal life with Him, set free from sin and forgiven. We are redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ. Then we see clearly- knowing the truth, as the Holy Spirit teaches us....
Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things were created through him and for him.
John 6:63
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.
-Born again in the Spirit of God- the meaning of life- Through Jesus Christ!
2006-11-29 13:34:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To learn...to learn.....to learn......to learn!!! Never assume you know, ever. Always realize you do NOT know!!! Search....seek........ask.......read.......study.......and take NO persons word, seek for yourself, else you will be taught by those who know nothing. Life is a form of energy, NOT the body that contains it, but the force that animates that body, invisible (with human eyes) it goes on after it leaves that body to other dimensions to learn even more.
2006-11-29 13:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by mustalaf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To leave the world a better place than you found it.
2006-11-29 13:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you saying the purpose of life is to find out the purpose of life?
no, the purpose of life is happiness, not just your happiness but the happines of everyone.
2006-11-29 13:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To worship God.
2006-11-29 13:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by I'll Try 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋