Topical Bible: Glory: Spiritual: Christ

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The concept of "glory" in relation to Christ is a profound and multifaceted theme throughout the Scriptures, reflecting His divine nature, His redemptive work, and His ultimate exaltation. The glory of Christ is both inherent and bestowed, revealing His unique position in the Godhead and His role in the salvation of humanity.

Divine Nature and Pre-existence

The glory of Christ is first and foremost a reflection of His divine nature. In John 1:14, the apostle writes, "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." This passage highlights the incarnation of Christ, where His divine glory was veiled in human flesh, yet still evident to those who believed. The pre-existence of Christ is further emphasized in John 17:5, where Jesus prays, "And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed."

Manifestation in Earthly Ministry

During His earthly ministry, Christ's glory was manifested through His teachings, miracles, and transfiguration. The transfiguration is a pivotal event where His divine glory was revealed to Peter, James, and John. Matthew 17:2 describes this moment: "There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light." This event served as a foretaste of His future exaltation and a confirmation of His divine sonship.

Redemptive Work

The glory of Christ is intricately linked to His redemptive work on the cross. In John 12:23-24, Jesus speaks of His impending death as a moment of glorification: "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." Through His sacrificial death and resurrection, Christ's glory is revealed in His victory over sin and death, providing salvation for all who believe.

Exaltation and Eternal Glory

Following His resurrection, Christ's glory is further exalted through His ascension and His position at the right hand of the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 declares, "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." This exaltation affirms His authority and the ultimate recognition of His glory by all creation.

Revelation and Second Coming

The book of Revelation provides a vivid depiction of Christ's glory in His second coming. Revelation 1:13-16 describes the glorified Christ: "Among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe with a golden sash around His chest. His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire." This imagery underscores His majesty, purity, and sovereign power. The anticipation of His return is a central hope for believers, where His glory will be fully revealed and acknowledged by all.

Participation of Believers

Believers are called to reflect and participate in the glory of Christ. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul 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 a process of sanctification, where believers grow in Christlikeness and anticipate sharing in His eternal glory.

The glory of Christ is a central theme that encapsulates His divine identity, His redemptive mission, and His ultimate triumph. It is a source of hope and assurance for believers, who are invited to behold, reflect, and partake in His glory both now and in the age to come.

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John 17:22
And the glory which you gave me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
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That the Righteous Shall ever Abide with Christ Our Lord we have ...
... of Christ's body? In reference to which glory, promised by the Saviour's mouth,
the holy Apostle says, "It is sown as an animal body; it will rise a spiritual ...
/.../46 that the righteous shall.htm

On the States of Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation
... the execution of the offices which belong to Christ, two states ... the flesh, natural;
the other is that of glory, according to the Spirit, and is spiritual. ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 2/disputation xxxviii on the states.htm

That Christ is the Bridegroom, Having the Church as his Bride ...
... That Christ is the Bridegroom, having the Church as His bride, from which spiritual
children were ... descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God ...
/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/19 that christ is the.htm

Sharing Christ's Life
... to decay, to ultimate corruption; but a spiritual body, raised in power, in glory,
and in ... which have been sanctified to be members of Christ, and made ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 60 1914/sharing christs life.htm

Hymns and Spiritual Songs
... Hymn 2:64. God the glory and defence of Sion. ... The Lord's Day; or, The resurrection
of Christ. Hymn 2:73. Doubts scattered; or, Spiritual joy restored. ...
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Carnal or Spiritual?
... thought of Christ, "Suffering is the way to glory." Do you ... It was impossible before
the death of Christ; but on the ... expound the word of God as a spiritual man! ...
/.../murray/the deeper christian life/iii carnal or spiritual.htm

That He who Has Attained to Trust, Having Put Off the Former Man ...
... man, ought to regard only celestial and spiritual things, and ... own, and not those
things which are Christ's; whose end ... god is their belly, and their glory is to ...
/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/11 that he who has.htm

How to Become Like Christ.
... is not any longer merely on the skin of the face; as Paul wishes us to recognise,
it is a spiritual glory, it is wrought by the spirit of Christ upon our spirit ...
/.../dods/how to become like christ/how to become like christ.htm

Paul Gerhardt??s Spiritual Songs
... INDEX OF FIRST LINES. SPIRITUAL SONGS. Of the Holy Trinity. ... FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
THE FIRST PSALM OF DAVID. ... TO GOD ALONE BE GLORY. THE 23RD PSALM OF DAVID. ...
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Christ's Millennial and Heavenly Glory in Company with his Saints.
... refreshing them with the abundance of all really spiritual blessings, as ... But there
is now a gate provided by Christ, which admits and conducts to glory. ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xxv christs millennial and heavenly.htm