Through Strife to Victory Chapter 1

The Westminster Shorter Catechism, composed in England in 1647, begins with the question: “What is the chief end of man?” To that the answer is given: “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.” That applies also to God’s church. For God shows forth the riches of His glory in and through the church. Our Sabbath services are worship services. Sound preaching is God-centered. The entire service, including our prayers and singing, must be to the glory of God. For God bestows...