Q. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.
Q. 88. What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communi- cateth to us the benefits of redemption?
A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption are, his ordinances, especially the Word, Sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation. Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:42, 46-47.