'Purpose' in the Bible

and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.

But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

Now we know [without any doubt] that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully and appropriately,

who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God's purpose at his appointed time.

But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;

And this is the purpose of all our work and our fighting, because our hope is in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, and specially of those who have faith.