✨ Introduction:
“Why am I here?”
“What is the purpose of my life?”
These are not just philosophical questions — they are the deepest cries of the human heart.
The Bible does not leave us guessing. It reveals that life is not random or meaningless.
You were created by God, for God, and with an eternal purpose.
Colossians 1:16
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things were created through him and for him.”
✅ Truth:
The meaning of life is found not in possessions, achievements, or pleasures — but in relationship with the God who made you.
1. You Were Created to Know God
The first and greatest truth about your life is that you were designed for relationship with your Creator.
John 17:3
“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”
✅ Truth:
You were made not just to exist — but to know and walk with the living God.
Life Application:
Prioritize your relationship with God above everything else — it is the very reason you exist.
2. You Were Created to Glorify God
Life is not primarily about self-fulfillment — it is about reflecting the beauty, greatness, and character of God.
Isaiah 43:7
“Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”
✅ Truth:
Glorifying God is not a burden — it is the pathway to the deepest joy you were created for.
Life Application:
Ask in every situation, “How can I bring honor to God through this?”
3. You Were Created to Enjoy God Forever
God is not a harsh taskmaster — He is a loving Father who desires our everlasting joy.
Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
✅ Truth:
God offers not just purpose for today, but eternal joy that will never fade.
Life Application:
Seek not just to serve God, but to savor Him — in prayer, worship, and daily life.
4. Sin Separated Us From Our True Purpose
The tragedy of sin is that it cut us off from the very God we were made to know, glorify, and enjoy.
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
✅ Truth:
Without Christ, we cannot fulfill the purpose for which we were created.
Life Application:
Recognize that apart from Christ, no career, relationship, or achievement can satisfy the soul.
5. Jesus Restores Our True Purpose
Jesus came not just to forgive our sins, but to restore us to the life we were meant to live.
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
✅ Truth:
Jesus gives you not just eternal life later, but meaningful life now.
Life Application:
Let Christ redefine your identity, your priorities, and your passions according to His perfect purpose.
6. Your Life Has Eternal Impact
Your life on earth is not the whole story — it is the opening chapter of an eternal journey.
2 Corinthians 4:18
“As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”
✅ Truth:
You are living today for a forever future.
Life Application:
Invest your life in what will last forever — faith, hope, love, and the glory of God.
✨ In Summary:
The Bible teaches that:
- You were created by God, for God, and through God.
- Your life finds meaning in knowing Him, glorifying Him, and enjoying Him forever.
- Sin shattered that purpose — but Christ restores it.
- Your life today matters eternally.
The meaning of life is not a mystery to those who know the One who is Life Himself — Jesus Christ.
🌟 Bible Q&A Index:
- Post 1: What Does the Bible Say About Heaven?
- Post 2: Is Hell Real? (Parts 1 and 2)
- Post 3: How Can I Be Sure I’m Going to Heaven?
- Post 4: What Happens When We Die?
- Post 5: Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil?
- Post 6: What Does the Bible Say About the End of the World?
- Post 7: Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?
- Post 8: What Is the Meaning of Life According to the Bible?
Written by Barry Coker
Bible-Alive.com