The Three Basic Questions Of Life

The younger generation wants some answers to the three basic questions of life: Where did I come from? Why am I here? What happens after life on earth? These three questions surfaced on a recent television special. Plus, there is some confusion about these as revealed in the Charlie Kirk debates on college campuses. I will attempt to answer these questions on the basis of science and biblical truth.

Where did I come from?

In the beginning God created humanity (Genesis 1:27). (If you think the Bible is not a good thing to base it on keep reading), and remember evolution is only an unproven theory. While it is true that creation can also not be proven, consider the words of Psalm 139:13-15. “For you formed my inward parts. You knitted me together in my mother’s womb… My frame was not hidden from you when I was being made in secret, intricately woven In the depths of the earth.”  Connect this with the way the human body is constructed. Arteries, veins, muscles, and nerves, are all intricately woven together and interlaced.

Simple research will reveal that the human body is unique and does not lend itself to chance, but to divine design.  You are a special creation of God!

Why am I here?

Male and female are here to have a family, populate the earth, and to have dominion over creation (Genesis 1:28-29). Your main purpose for being here is not for extravagant living, self-indulgence, or accumulating wealth (I Timothy 6:6-8). There is nothing wrong with wealth, but don’t make it your primary focus, rather let it be the blessing of God. Many people have what Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 and 5:10 calls an “unhappy busyness” in life. They are busy pursuing wealth and self-indulgence, but are unhappy.

“Men and women were created to live in a relationship with God. Without that relationship, there will always be a hunger; an emptiness, a feeling that something is missing.”(1) “ Your biggest need(and mine) is a fully restored relationship with God. We were created to live in worshipful community with him. Our lives were meant to be shaped by love for him. We were hardwired to live for his glory. If you are still living in a broken relationship to him, you are missing the primary purpose for your existence.”(2)

God sent his son, Jesus, to give you an abundant life (John 10:10). This does not mean a life of wealth and riches or material possessions, but one of abundant hope, purpose, and peace.

You are also here to realize how far you fall short of God‘s righteousness, in need of his grace. Romans 3:23 says we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

What happens after we pass from this life?

All people do not automatically go to heaven. There is a condition, but it doesn’t depend upon us earning our way or even being religious. It is by God‘s grace that a person is saved eternally, apart from anything we do. It is by putting your faith in Jesus, who said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life”( John 14:6). When you accept Jesus as your one and only savior you will be going to heaven, and will spend eternity with him.

“Now wait a minute “you say. “The claim that Jesus is the only way to God is hard to accept when you consider that 840 million people believe there is no God but God, and  Mohammed is his prophet; that 650 million Hindus accept the Vedas and the Upanishads as sacred and look forward to Nirvana; that multiple millions except the teachings of the Buddha, Confucius, and Lao-tse and have no knowledge of the teachings of Jesus.” (3)

The difference is that these are all religions that believe in and worship a dead idol. Jesus died for your sins but also rose from the dead. He is the living, Savior.

I hope I have made it clear about where you came from, why you are here, and where you can spend eternity, depending upon the decision you make. May God’s love and grace be upon you.

1.Nicky Gumbel, Questions of Life, Kingsway Communications, 1993, pg 13

2. Paul David Tripp, New Morning Mercies, Crossway, 2014, February 3rd Devotional

3. Ed Gunger, What Bothers Me Most About Christianity, Howard Books, 2009, pg 78-79