0387. 380. “Glory”

380. “Glory”

The Bible says a great deal about “glory.” Glory is the excellence of anything in display. The Heavens declare the glory of God’s creative skill. The miracles of Christ displayed the glory of what He could do—Joh_2:11. The following things “of glory” will further illustrate:

1. “Hope of Glory” (Col_1:27). Christ within is the pledge of glory without.

2. “Body of Glory” (Php_3:21, R.V.). When Christ comes He will make His own like to Himself.

3. Partners of Glory—Luk_9:32; Col_3:4; Eph_1:18. The scene on the Mount of Transfiguration is a pattern of things yet to be. We shall be with Him.

4. “Liberty of the Glory” (Rom_8:21, R.V.). Creation is to be brought into the liberty of the children of God. Creation is bathed in tears and blood, but it will be blessed and free.

5. “Presence of Glory” (Jud_1:24). Christ will “present” (“set”) His own “faultless before the presence of His glory.”

6. “Throne of Glory” (Mat_25:31). The glory of His throne will extinguish all the lights of every earthly throne.

7. “Appearing of Glory” (Tit_2:13, R.V.; 2. Thess. Tit_2:8). We are looking for the shining forth of our great God and Saviour as the coming of Him who is “the Blessed Hope.”

By: DR. F. E. MARSH