Topical Bible: Glorifying God: Wondrous Works

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Introduction

The concept of glorifying God through His wondrous works is a central theme throughout the Bible. It reflects the acknowledgment and praise of God's majesty, power, and divine nature as revealed through His creation and mighty acts. The Bible consistently calls believers to recognize and proclaim the glory of God as manifested in the world around them and in His interventions in human history.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible is replete with references to God's wondrous works as a means of glorifying Him. In the Old Testament, the Psalms are particularly rich with expressions of praise for God's creation and mighty deeds. Psalm 19:1 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." This verse emphasizes that the natural world itself is a testament to God's glory, inviting all who observe it to glorify Him.

Similarly, Psalm 145:5-6 states, "I will meditate on Your majestic, glorious splendor and Your wonderful works. They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness." Here, the psalmist commits to reflecting on God's works and sharing their magnificence with others, thus glorifying God through testimony.

Creation as a Testament to God's Glory

The creation narrative in Genesis underscores the glory of God through His creative acts. Genesis 1:31 notes, "And God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." The goodness and order of creation reflect God's wisdom and power, inviting humanity to glorify Him as the Creator.

The Apostle Paul reiterates this theme in the New Testament, emphasizing that creation reveals God's invisible qualities. Romans 1:20 states, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." This passage highlights that the natural world is a clear and undeniable testament to God's glory.

God's Mighty Acts in History

Beyond creation, God's wondrous works in history serve as a powerful means of glorifying Him. The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt is a prime example. In Exodus 15:11 , Moses and the Israelites sing, "Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?" This song of praise acknowledges God's miraculous intervention and glorifies Him for His mighty acts.

The New Testament continues this theme with the ultimate act of redemption through Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is the pinnacle of God's wondrous works, demonstrating His power over sin and death. In 1 Corinthians 15:57 , Paul exclaims, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" This victory is a cause for glorifying God, as it reveals His redemptive power and love.

The Call to Glorify God

Believers are called to actively glorify God by recognizing and proclaiming His wondrous works. In 1 Chronicles 16:24 , the call is clear: "Declare His glory among the nations, His wondrous deeds among all peoples." This directive encourages believers to share the knowledge of God's works with others, spreading His glory throughout the earth.

Furthermore, Jesus Himself taught that good works done in His name glorify the Father. In Matthew 5:16 , He instructs, "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." This teaching underscores the importance of living in a way that reflects God's glory to the world.

Conclusion

The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of glorifying God through His wondrous works. From the majesty of creation to the mighty acts of deliverance and redemption, God's works are a testament to His glory. Believers are called to recognize, proclaim, and live in a manner that reflects the glory of God, ensuring that His wondrous works are known and celebrated throughout the world.

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Matthew 15:31
So that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
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Acts 4:21
So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
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Heaven on Earth
... And they talk not of God and of the wondrous majesty of God, but ... And men see his
good works, and admire them in spite of themselves ... What but glorifying God? ...
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The Glory of the Cross
... however wise and tender; by the works of power ... we here set forth, in most wondrous
language, the ... immediately upon the completion of God's glorifying by Christ ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the glory of the cross.htm

Covenanting Adapted to the Moral Constitution of Man.
... former, not less wondrous, perhaps more wondrous than the ... reality of the Covenant
of Works appears. ... affording him every facility for glorifying God by yielding ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter vii covenanting adapted to.htm

In Jericho and at Bethany - Jericho - a Guest with Zacch??us - the ...
... present absolutely held him - when those wondrous Eyes, out ... as mostly all God's great
works, that Jesus ... sight,' he followed Jesus in the way,' glorifying God. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxiv in jericho and.htm

The Testament of Abraham. Version I.
... chief-captain, who is this most wondrous judge ... power over fire, and tries the works
of men ... and women-slaves surrounded Abraham and embraced him, glorifying God. ...
/.../unknown/the testament of abraham/the testament of abraham version.htm

Covenant Duties.
... for good, or succeeded by what is glorifying to God, a ... me."[308] "I will extol thee,
my God, O King ... honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works." "All thy ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter iv covenant duties.htm

The General Service to one Martyr.
... Glorifying thy sacred struggles and exploits we also become ... A select warrior of Christ
the God and great ... As a light-bearing sun with wondrous rays dost thou ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xiv the general service.htm

The Sovereignty of God in Salvation
... In that wondrous and matchless Fifty-third of ... the Spirit from Heaven establishes
God's righteousness, Christ's ... out, the Father righteous in glorifying Him; and ...
/.../pink/the sovereignty of god/chapter four the sovereignty of.htm

How to Read the Bible
... just now I may not be praising and glorifying God, I am ... my soul; I have known that
it was God's word to ... will get a thousand helps out of that wondrous book if ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 25 1879/how to read the bible.htm

Evil Habits and Injurious Indulgences.
... He filled our soul with such a wondrous glory that full two weeks had passed ... behavior;
even his eating and drinking will be such as is glorifying to God. ...
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