How does Jude 1:25 emphasize God's eternal "glory, majesty, dominion, and authority"? Verse Text “to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all time and now and for all eternity. Amen.” (Jude 1:25) Fourfold Tribute to God’s Eternal Greatness – Glory – the radiance of His very being, acknowledged without limit – Majesty – His royal splendor, the awe His presence rightly inspires – Dominion – His absolute rule over all creation, visible and invisible – Authority – His undisputed right to command, judge, and bless Glory: Radiance Displayed Forever – Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God…”—creation constantly echoes Jude’s praise – John 17:5 Jesus prays, “Glorify Me … with the glory I had with You before the world existed,” confirming an eternal, unbroken splendor – 2 Corinthians 4:6 God “has shone in our hearts” so that believers can behold that same glory in Christ today Majesty: Sovereign Splendor Unmatched – 1 Chronicles 29:11 “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty” – Hebrews 1:3 the Son is “the radiance of God’s glory,” seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high—showing majesty shared within the Godhead Dominion: Supreme Rule Unchallenged – Psalm 145:13 “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations” – Revelation 1:6 Jesus “has made us a kingdom,” underscoring that His reign actively shapes redeemed lives now and forever Authority: Final Word Never Overruled – Matthew 28:18 “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me”—Christ exercises the Father’s authority without restriction – Colossians 2:10 Jesus is “the head over every power and authority,” leaving no corner of the universe outside His jurisdiction Eternal Scope Announced – “Before all time and now and for all eternity” traces an unbroken timeline: • Before creation—God already worthy (Psalm 90:2) • Now—His attributes stand unchanged in the present (Malachi 3:6) • Forever—His praise will never cease (Revelation 4:9–11) Through Jesus Christ Our Lord – The Father’s glory, majesty, dominion, and authority are mediated “through” the Son – Romans 11:36 “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things”—the same pathway Jude celebrates – Acts 4:12 salvation in no other name, anchoring worship and obedience firmly in Christ Living in the Light of His Eternal Sovereignty – Confidence: An unchanging God secures every promise (Hebrews 6:17–18) – Worship: A fourfold anthem invites wholehearted praise, privately and corporately (Psalm 96:8) – Obedience: Recognizing His authority moves believers from mere admiration to active submission (James 1:22) – Hope: Because His dominion is everlasting, our future is settled, not speculative (1 Peter 1:3–5) |
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