Topical Bible: Glory: Christ Is, to his People

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In the Christian faith, the concept of "glory" is deeply intertwined with the person and work of Jesus Christ. To His people, Christ embodies the ultimate expression of divine glory, serving as both the revelation of God's majesty and the source of spiritual transformation and hope.

Christ as the Revelation of God's Glory

The New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the visible manifestation of God's glory. In the Gospel of John, it is declared, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14). This passage underscores the belief that in Christ, the fullness of God's glory is revealed to humanity. Jesus, as the incarnate Word, reflects the divine nature and character, making the invisible God known to His people.

Christ's Glory in His Redemptive Work

The glory of Christ is also evident in His redemptive work. The Apostle Paul writes, "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:6). Through His death and resurrection, Christ not only reveals God's glory but also imparts it to believers, transforming them into His likeness. This transformative power is a testament to the glory of Christ, who redeems and sanctifies His people.

Christ as the Hope of Glory

For believers, Christ is the "hope of glory." In Colossians, Paul speaks of "the mystery that has been hidden for ages and generations, but is now revealed to His saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:26-27). This hope is not merely a future expectation but a present reality, as Christ dwells within His people, assuring them of their ultimate glorification with Him.

Christ's Glory in the Church

The glory of Christ is also manifested in the Church, His body. Ephesians 3:21 states, "to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen" . The Church, as the community of believers, is called to reflect the glory of Christ through its worship, witness, and service. As the Church embodies the love and truth of Christ, it becomes a living testimony to His glory in the world.

Christ's Return in Glory

The anticipation of Christ's return is another aspect of His glory to His people. Jesus Himself promised, "For the Son of Man is going to come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done" (Matthew 16:27). The Second Coming of Christ is a future event that believers eagerly await, when He will be revealed in full glory, bringing final redemption and establishing His eternal kingdom.

In summary, Christ is the embodiment of divine glory to His people, revealing God's nature, accomplishing redemption, indwelling believers as their hope, manifesting His presence in the Church, and promising a glorious return. Through these dimensions, the glory of Christ is central to the faith and life of His followers.

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Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen on you.
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Luke 2:32
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
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Christ's Pastoral Prayer for his People
... the sacred finger of Christ hath touched our eyes, and opened them. Let him have
all the glory of it; yet let us note how well he speaks of his people For I ...
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The Death of Christ for his People
... tended to his comfort; he laid down, first one glory, and then ... Scripture is this,
that God is just, that Christ died in the stead of his people, and that ...
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He is Lovely in his Relations.
... to glory in his people! How he is taken and delighted with those gracious ornaments
which himself bestows upon them! There is no friend so lovely as Christ. ...
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Our Lord's Prayer for his People's Sanctification
... the Lord Christ: his own words concerning his people are these ... from the old world
into the kingdom of Christ. ... of darkness, and is changed from glory unto glory ...
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Our Requests Made Known unto God
... need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." " Phil.4:19. This assuring
promise discloses the resources God made available to His people in answer ...
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Preface.
... on the Person and Glory of our adorable Lord Jesus Christ. ... He is worthy of all honor
and glory, worthy to ... 2. The great need of His people to have His blessed ...
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Our Lord's Sacerdotal Prayer
... they may be one, even as we are one." The spiritual oneness of God's people"that
is the heritage of God's glory to them, transmitted by Christ to His Church. ...
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His Future Work
... rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
For ye are our glory and joy" (1 Thess. ii:19-20). And ...
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The Work of Christ.
... work in Glory in the presence of God for His people. He is our advocate with the
Father. Some Christians think that the Priesthood and Advocacy of Christ are ...
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How is Christ Exalted in his Sitting at the Right Hand of God?
... Answer: Christ is exalted in his sitting at the ... Father, with all fulness of joy,
glory, and power ... church, and subdue their enemies; furnishes his ministers and ...
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