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The concept of the glory of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting His majesty, power, and divine nature. The glory of God is not only an intrinsic attribute of His being but is also manifested in His creation and works. This exhibition of divine glory serves as a testament to His sovereignty and is a source of awe and reverence for believers.

Creation as a Display of God's Glory

The heavens and the earth are primary witnesses to the glory of God. Psalm 19:1 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." This verse encapsulates the idea that the natural world is a testament to God's creative power and majesty. The intricate design and order found in creation reflect His wisdom and omnipotence, inviting humanity to recognize and worship the Creator.

The Glory of God in Nature

Nature itself is a canvas painted with the glory of God. From the vastness of the universe to the complexity of the smallest living organisms, every aspect of creation points to His divine craftsmanship. 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 emphasizes that the natural world reveals God's attributes, leaving humanity without excuse for disbelief.

God's Glory in His Providential Works

Beyond creation, God's glory is also evident in His providential care and governance of the world. The Bible recounts numerous instances where God's intervention in history displays His glory. In Exodus 14:31 , after the Israelites witnessed the miraculous parting of the Red Sea, it is written, "When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses." Such acts of deliverance and judgment reveal God's sovereign control and His commitment to His covenant people.

The Glory of God in Redemption

The ultimate exhibition of God's glory is found in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of Christ are the pinnacle of God's self-revelation. John 1:14 proclaims, "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." In Christ, the fullness of God's glory is made manifest, offering salvation and reconciliation to humanity.

The Glory of God in the Church

The Church, as the body of Christ, is called to reflect God's glory in the world. 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 glorifies God through worship, obedience, and the proclamation of the Gospel, serving as a living testimony to His transformative power.

The Eschatological Glory of God

The Bible also speaks of a future time when God's glory will be fully revealed and acknowledged by all creation. Revelation 21:23 describes the New Jerusalem, saying, "The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb." This eschatological vision underscores the ultimate fulfillment of God's glory, where His presence will illuminate and sustain the new creation.

In summary, the glory of God is exhibited in His works through creation, providence, redemption, the Church, and the promise of future glory. Each of these aspects invites believers to recognize, worship, and reflect the majesty of God in their lives.

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Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.
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Psalm 111:3
His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endures for ever.
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On the Perfection, Blessedness and Glory of God
... that the act of religion can be worthily and usefully exhibited to God, to the ... which
matter, we are brought, through the manifestation of the divine glory. ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 2/disputation xxiii on the perfection.htm

The Knowledge of God Conspicuous in the Creation, and Continual ...
... It is indeed true, that the brightest manifestation of divine glory finds not ... of
the ungodly in not pondering the deep counsels of God, as exhibited in the ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 5 the knowledge of.htm

The Ascension of Messiah to Glory
... They exhibited a faint and general outline of the mediation ... chiefly His Son is the
brightness of His glory, and the ... Hebrews 1:3) . No one has seen God at any ...
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His Theology and Exegesis.
... all merit of their own and give all glory to Him who ... and speaks out of a heart
overflowing to God and man ... To the last moment of his life he exhibited that calm ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/chapter xiii his theology and exegesis.htm

Letter i. The Christian's Mark.
... to others, so far as you maintain a holy life and conversation; for thereby the
moral image of Christ is exhibited. ... 3. The glory of God is promoted by ...
/.../letter i the christians mark.htm

The New Covenant: a Covenant of Grace
... he tells us of "the grace of God" exhibited in the ... faith; not of works, lest any
man should glory. ... in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared ...
/.../murray/the two covenants/chapter xiv the new covenant .htm

Good Works
... into the vessel, to the praise of the glory of his ... go to the Calvinists to see them
exhibited." And even ... a principle of religion, ascribe more to God and less ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/good works.htm

In Scripture, the True God Opposed, Exclusively, to all the Gods ...
... in other respects, is not obscurely exhibited in the ... In Jeremiah, where God proclaims
the character in which he ... "Let him that glorieth," says he, "glory in this ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 10 in scripture the.htm

Sight Given to the Blind.
... a second time the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give glory to God: we ... is,
in the first place, a field in which the works of God may be exhibited. ...
/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/xx sight given to the.htm

His Gospel
... possessed the oracles of God, in which the divine nature was exhibited in a ... this
grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." It is a ...
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