[jude24]

I might have a different viewpoint of Rick Warren.

I don't have my copy of Purpose Driven Life where I'm at. I lent it to my dad. But, as I recall, it was dead-on as far as it went. But the framework Warren uses is that man was created with certain purposes:

1. You were planned for God's pleasure
2. You were formed for a family
3. You were created to become like Christ
4. You were were shaped for serving God
5. You were shaped for a misson (of evangelism)

I challenge anyone to show me where this is in error. This may be simple theology -- heck, it's the basics, but it is quite Biblical.

Ultimately, how is this fundamentally different from the old Reformed viewpoint, embodied by the Westminster Catechism -- that the "chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever"?

[thePilgrim]

jude24: But the framework Warren uses is that man was created with certain purposes.

Which men? Certainly not all men! The Scripture says to the Pharaoh, "For THIS very purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth."

Your brother,
Christian.

[Revelation 911]

nice post jude

I read it - some chapters really sparked useful discussion and got the group thinking and investigating thier beliefs

IMO - it was a worthy read - if not just for that reason

[The Mayor]

BTTT!