In theology purpose is a derived concept or a presumed one. In classical philosophical theology, purpose combined with chaos creates the world. This is the ancient model people have used to try and develop principles to pass on to future generations. Its Mesopatamian and Egyptian, but Western civilization takes that old model and reforms it or refines it or filters it. We say, no we do not accept a purpose given to us arbitrarily and seize it for ourselves. This is Adam and Eve taking the other fruit. This also the theft of fire from the gods. It is also the rejection of royal authority and the founding of a liberal society where property rights derive differently than before and where justice is absolute, not derived from government. Theologically, we may not have attained to our true purpose; but it is that which will change us into what we are becoming. It is therefore a guess in the theological system. In Christ, however, it is a specified goal with the details still being worked out.
