Solid Joys Daily Devotional Christ as Means and End
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Feb 14, 2026 A reflection on why the universe points to Jesus as both the goal and the path to joy. Discussion of creation's purpose and divine governance. Exploration of how the cross reveals God's love and righteousness. Consideration of Christ as the central revelation and final focus of worship.
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The Aim: Manifesting God's Glory
- Piper asks whether Jesus is a means to God's achievement or the achievement itself, highlighting the philosophical aim of creation.
- He concludes the manifestation of God's glory is what the universe seeks to achieve.
Christ As The Universe's Purpose
- John Piper argues Jesus is the supreme revelation of God and thus the end for which the universe exists.
- He also explains Jesus functions as the means who rescues sinners so they can enjoy and display God's glory.
Crucifixion Makes Christ Both Means And End
- Piper explains Christ came to remedy the fall and rescue sinners from destruction so they might savor God's glory.
- In accomplishing salvation on the cross, Christ both enables the goal and becomes the central revelation of God's glory.
