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The concept of the "Glory of God" is a central theme throughout the Bible, representing the majesty, holiness, and divine presence of God. The eternal nature of God's glory underscores His unchanging and everlasting essence, which transcends time and creation.

Old Testament Foundations

In the Old Testament, the glory of God is often associated with His presence and power. The Hebrew word for glory, "kavod," conveys a sense of weightiness and honor. God's glory is revealed in creation, as the heavens declare His majesty (Psalm 19:1). The glory of God is also manifest in His interactions with His people, Israel. In Exodus, the glory of the Lord appears as a cloud on Mount Sinai, signifying His presence and covenant with Israel (Exodus 24:16-17). The tabernacle and later the temple served as earthly dwellings for God's glory, where His presence was visibly demonstrated (Exodus 40:34-35; 1 Kings 8:10-11).

The prophets also speak of God's eternal glory. Isaiah envisions a future where "the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it" (Isaiah 40:5). This prophetic vision points to the ultimate revelation of God's glory in the eschatological future.

New Testament Revelation

In the New Testament, the glory of God is most fully revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John declares, "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). Jesus embodies the divine glory, revealing God's character and purpose.

The transfiguration of Jesus provides a glimpse of His divine glory, as His appearance is transformed and His face shines like the sun (Matthew 17:2). This event affirms the eternal nature of His glory, which existed before the foundation of the world (John 17:5).

The apostle Paul emphasizes the transformative power of God's glory in the lives of believers. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, he writes, "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 an ongoing process, leading believers toward the ultimate realization of God's eternal glory.

Eternal Glory in Eschatology

The eternal nature of God's glory is a key aspect of Christian eschatology. The book of Revelation describes the New Jerusalem, where "the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp" (Revelation 21:23). This vision portrays a future where God's glory is fully realized and experienced by His people for eternity.

The eternal glory of God assures believers of His unchanging nature and the fulfillment of His promises. It serves as a source of hope and encouragement, reminding Christians of their ultimate destiny in the presence of God's glorious majesty.

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Psalm 104:31
The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.
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But Truth, to the Eternal Praise and Glory of God...
... Address 234: But truth, to the eternal praise and glory of God? But truth,
to the eternal praise and glory of God, will eternally ...
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To Enjoy Communion with God is to Abide with Him in the Fruition ...
... THE THIRD CENTURY 100 To enjoy communion with God is to abide with Him
in the fruition of His Divine and Eternal Glory. To enjoy ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/100 to enjoy communion with.htm

The Power and Glory of God Shine Forth in the Weakness of Human ...
... an increase of love, there a greater glory is wrought ... to quicken our mortal members,
why should not eternal life, being ... on, as long as it is God's purpose that ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter iii the power and glory.htm

Divine Election and Reprobation
... in the spirit of discretion and piety, for the glory of God's most holy ... What peculiarly
tends to illustrate and recommend to us the eternal and unmerited ...
/.../anonymous/synod of dort/divine election and reprobation.htm

Of the Sovereign Praise which God Gives unto Himself, and How we ...
... again all things to her assistance, to come and glorify the glory of God with her,
to bless his infinite benedictions, and praise his eternal praises; so that ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xii of the sovereign.htm

He Contends that These Testimonies Already Alleged Cannot be ...
... Gird thyself with the double garment of that righteousness proceeding from
thy God; place the mitre of eternal glory upon thine head. ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxv he contends that these.htm

That the Happiness of Dying in Heavenly Charity is a Special Gift ...
... of her solemn prayers, witnesses in these words: "O eternal and Almighty God, who
art ... and good works:" as though she were declaring that glory, which is ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter v that the happiness.htm

The Ascension of Messiah to Glory
... God known to man: for it is life eternal to know ... there is no entrance to the knowledge
of God but by ... of MESSIAH , the light of the knowledge of the glory of God ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/messiah vol 2/sermon xxvi the ascension of.htm

That the Holy Light of Glory Will Serve for the Union of the ...
... In like manner, therefore, as God has given us the light ... He bestow upon us the light
of glory by which ... Him as the fountain of beatitude and eternal life: but a ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xiv that the holy.htm

A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory
... The Eternal Punishment Of The Wicked Reconciled With ... Divine Favours Reconciled With
The Goodness Of God. ... Vindication of the Divine Glory Christian Bookshelf. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bledsoe/a theodicy or vindication of the divine glory/