Piper’s main answer to the question “Why did God create the world?” is that God created the entire universe “for His glory.” However, he further subdivides his general answer into two main categories. First, he states that “God made humans in His image so that the world would be filled with images of God.” Thus, God made us for His own pleasure to declare His glory. We represent the image of God to each other, and by our very existence we glorify our Creator. Second, Piper explains that God made “nature” for His own glory. He specifically states how the overwhelming size and beauty of the cosmos reveals the majesty of the Creator. After answering his initial question, Piper continues his sermon by elaborating on his original point: all that