Topical Bible: Glory: The Gospel Ordained to Be, to Saints

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The concept of "glory" in the Christian faith is deeply intertwined with the Gospel and its transformative power in the lives of believers, often referred to as "saints" in the New Testament. The glory of the Gospel is not merely a future hope but a present reality that reflects God's divine plan and purpose for His people.

The Glory of the Gospel

The Gospel, or "good news," is the revelation of God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ. It is described as glorious because it reveals the righteousness of God and His plan for salvation. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "glory of Christ, who is the image of God," emphasizing that the Gospel unveils the divine nature and majesty of Christ. This glory is not hidden but is made manifest to those who believe.

Ordained for the Saints

The Gospel is ordained for the saints, those who are set apart by God for His purposes. In Ephesians 1:4-6, Paul writes, "For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One." This passage highlights that the Gospel's glory is part of God's eternal plan, intended to bring believers into a relationship with Him, marked by holiness and grace.

Transformation and Sanctification

The glory of the Gospel is transformative, leading to the sanctification of the saints. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul describes this process: "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." This transformation is a continuous process, as believers grow in their likeness to Christ, reflecting His glory more fully.

The Hope of Glory

The Gospel also provides the hope of future glory for the saints. In Colossians 1:27, Paul speaks of "Christ in you, the hope of glory." This hope is not wishful thinking but a confident expectation of sharing in the eternal glory of God. Romans 8:18 further assures believers, "I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us." The Gospel promises that the trials of this life are temporary and will be eclipsed by the eternal glory awaiting the saints.

The Glory of God Revealed

Ultimately, the glory of the Gospel is the revelation of God's own glory. In 2 Thessalonians 2:14, Paul writes, "To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." The Gospel invites believers to partake in the divine glory, a privilege that underscores the profound love and grace of God.

In summary, the glory of the Gospel is a multifaceted concept that encompasses the revelation of God's righteousness, the transformation and sanctification of believers, and the hope of eternal glory. It is a divine plan ordained for the saints, reflecting the majesty and grace of God through Jesus Christ.

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1 Corinthians 2:7
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world to our glory:
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The Gospel in Samaria
... Not upon the ordained minister only rests the responsibility of going forth ... Lord
Jesus will return to this earth with power and great glory. ... This gospel of the ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 11 the gospel in.htm

The Gospel Message in Antioch
... had opened before his enraptured vision views of the beauty and glory of heaven. ...
But neither of them had as yet been formally ordained to the gospel ministry ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 16 the gospel message.htm

The Perseverance of the Saints
... and of this infallible pledge of eternal glory, they would ... the ways of the Lord,
which He has ordained, that they ... God, by the preaching of the gospel, to begin ...
/.../anonymous/synod of dort/the perseverance of the saints.htm

On Account Then of These Either Occupations of the Servants of God ...
... grace which is administered by us to the glory of the ... whose praise," says he, "is
in the Gospel throughout all ... this end, he says, was the same ordained to be ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 17 on account then.htm

Union and Communion with God the End and Design of the Gospel
... of man is the very end and purpose of the gospel. ... us unto the fellowship which we
were ordained unto from ... the world, till he "receive us into glory," and until ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture ii union and communion.htm

Mormonites, or the Church of the Latter-Day Saints.
... Some few were called and ordained by the spirit of ... the earth will be renewed and
receive its paradisaic glory. ... From the Gospel Reflector, a volume edited by B ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/mormonites or the church of.htm

The Abiding of the Spirit the Glory of the Church
... His presence was their glory and their defence ... the last tongue that speaks out the
old gospel, let not ... the church should recognise that he is ordained to service ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/the abiding of the spirit.htm

The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints
... of whiteness; they shall have harps of glory; they shall ... where people will not receive
the gospel, we should ... calling and election; we were all ordained to it ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the kingly priesthood of the.htm

The Glorious Gospel
... men and brethren, when we preach the gospel, we need ... of God, the brightness of his
Father's glory, and the ... so divine, and yet so human, ordained and anointed ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the glorious gospel.htm

The Progress of the Gospel from the Death of Christ to the Death ...
... apostle of the Gentiles, was baptized and ordained by men ... so long and so efficiently
to proclaim the gospel in the ... to enjoy some glimpses of the glory of those ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/killen/the ancient church/chapter iv the progress of.htm