Theological Study - Westminster Shorter Catechism Q1: Our Purpose
Why do we exist? What is our purpose in life? The Wesminster Shorter Catechism answers these questions. Complete this theological study to find out both the answer and the Biblical foundation for the incredible truth. Apply it to your life. Teach your children. Worship God & enjoy him forever.
What is man’s chief end in life? Man’s chief end is to glorify God & to enjoy him forever.
Westminster Shorter Catechism Q1
Steps to Completing the Study
Print out the Catechism Mark-up Worksheet.
Watch the videos while taking notes.
Use the resources to prepare a sermon manuscript, lesson plan, or small group Bible study.
Email us to enroll & to get the accompanying questions & assignments.
Use this workshop as credit towards our Certificate of Theology.
Download & printout our handouts to check your work.
Click on the Bible study tools link to get internet tools to help you in your study.
Catechism Mark-up Worksheets
Click on the picture to download or printout our Catechism Markup Worksheets. These can be downloaded into a notes app or printed out & marked up.
What is our Purpose in Life?
What is the chief end of man? In this video session, we analyze the structure, theology, & Scriptural proof texts for the Westminster Shorter Catechism Q1. Check out this video to find out our answer.
Catechism Handout
Download or print out these notes & use them as a guide to create your own lesson plan or to teach a Sunday school class or to facilitate a small group study.
Scriptural Prooftexts Handout
Click on the picture to download or printout our Structural Analysis. This can be downloaded into a notes app or printed.
Catechism Handout
Download or print out these notes & use them as a guide to create your own lesson plan or to teach a Sunday school class or to facilitate a small group study.
Catechism Flashcards
These cards are designed to help you to practice & to memorize these incredible statements. This flashcard is designed for English as a second language speakers. Download & save to your phone or print out & teach your children.
Catechism Memory Verse Cards
These cards are designed to memorize several fundamental passages of Scripture that support this theological statement. Download & save to your phone or print out & teach your children.
1 Corinthians 10:31 Exegetical & Theological Notes
Paul uses a practical situation in the believers life to teach a greater theological truth. Use this handout to prepare a sermon outline or devotional and exhort people to live out this incredible fundamental truth in daily life. Download or print out this handout.
