May 18, 2014
IDEA
IDEA A deeper understanding of God’s Glory will help us get involved in mission
1. God’s glory refers to the “honour and praise & reputation of God Himself.” Isaiah 42:8 “I am the Lord; this is my name and my glory I will not give to another; nor my praise to carved images.” What is the meaning of God’s Glory?
1.God’s glory refers to the “honour and praise & reputation of God Himself.” What is the meaning of God’s Glory?
Is God receiving the glory from His creation? Romans 1:21-23“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their hearts were darkened. The reason for not glorifying God is sin in the heart and mind. Thus, the gospel must be preached to all the nations.
2. God’s glory refers to the “Endowment of blessing, power and life.” Glory is used to describe the awesome power of God. What is the meaning of God’s Glory?
Isaiah 58:8 “Then your light will break forth like dawn and your healing will quickly appear, then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.” Thus, the glory of God is described as a power, which will protect God’s people. He is the “rear guard”. He marched with them during exodus journey.
What is the meaning of God’s Glory?
3. God’s glory refers to “the heavenly dimension of His beauty that emanates from his character.” Heaven is a place of glory. It’s the beauty of His character. It is manifested in all His attributes. What is the meaning of God’s Glory?
Psalm 73:21 “You will guide me with your counsel and afterward receive me to glory.
Illustration: Just as the sun radiates energy and light, God exudes glory. It is the tangible manifestation of the infinite beauty and splendour of his magnificent face.
I Timothy 3:16 “And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. What is the meaning of God’s Glory?
Therefore, having understood what the glory of God is, let us boldly preach the gospel. We should not be ashamed of the gospel.
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