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The concept of Chief end in Christianity

In Christianity, the keyphrase "Chief end" signifies the ultimate purpose of human life, which is to glorify God and enjoy a relationship with Him eternally. This includes not only the act of glorifying God but also finding joy and rest in His presence. Both Christian and Protestant teachings emphasize that the Chief end transcends immediate desires and is centered on aligning one's life with God's will, ultimately aiming for a deeper connection with Him.

Synonyms: Ultimate purpose, Main goal, Primary objective, Final aim, Primary goal, Main objective, Ultimate aim, Chief objective

In German: Chef Ende; In Finnish: 笔盲盲辫盲盲; In Spanish: Jefe final; In Malay: Ketua hujung; In Swedish: Chefsslut; In Dutch: Hoofdeinde; In Spanish: Extremo principal

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Christian concept of 'Chief end'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The ultimate goal or purpose of human existence, which is to glorify God and enjoy a relationship with Him.[1] (2) The ultimate purpose of human existence, which is to glorify God, especially through submission to His will.[2] (3) The primary purpose or ultimate goal of human life, which is understood as glorifying God and enjoying a relationship with Him.[3] (4) The ultimate purpose of human existence, which is to glorify God and find rest in Him.[4] (5) The primary purpose or ultimate goal of human life as stated in Christian teaching, which is to glorify God and enjoy Him eternally.[5]

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) The 鈥榗hief end鈥� of revelation is the union of God and man, and in that union the fulfilment of all God鈥檚 purposes for the world.[6]

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
Protestantism Books

From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) This refers to the chief end of every duty enjoined by God, is to have communion with him, and therefore it is called a drawing near to God.[7] (2) The primary purpose or goal of something; in this context, it refers to the good of the community rather than the governors.[8] (3) The ultimate purpose or goal of existence, which, according to the text, should be focused on glorifying God.[9] (4) The primary purpose for which created things exist, which is to manifest the existence of God to humanity.[10]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The text presents this as a primary objective of various philosophers, representing the ultimate goal or purpose that individuals strive for in their lives, as described by different schools of thought.[11]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.