What does the Bible say about glorifying god?
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The Bible teaches that God alone is worthy of all glory, praise, honor, and grateful worship, and that His people are called to make His greatness known among the nations. First Chronicles 16:28-29 summons all peoples to ascribe glory to the Lord and bring Him worship, while Psalm 115:1 directs glory away from ourselves and to His name because of His steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalm 22:23 and Psalm 99:9 call believers to fear, exalt, and worship the holy God. Isaiah 42:12 and Romans 15:9 show that God is glorified as the nations praise Him. Revelation 15:4 declares that every nation will finally worship before Him. Even Christ's healing ministry led crowds to glorify the God of Israel in Matthew 15:31.
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Curated topical outlines from classic public-domain study works.
Nave's Topical Bible
- Commanded 1 Chronicles 16:28; Psalms 22:23; Isaiah 42:12
- Due to him 1 Chronicles 16:29
- For his holiness Psalms 99:9; Revelation 15:4
- Mercy and truth Psalms 115:1; Romans 15:9
- Faithfulness and truth Isaiah 25:1
- Wondrous works Matthew 15:31; Acts 4:21
- Judgments Isaiah 25:3; Ezekiel 28:22; Revelation 14:7
- Deliverances Psalms 50:15
- Grace to others Acts 11:18; 2 Corinthians 9:13; Galatians 1:24
- Accomplished by
- Relying on his promises Romans 4:20
- Praising him Psalms 50:23
- Doing all to glorify him 1 Corinthians 10:31
- Dying for him John 21:19
- Suffering for Christ 1 Peter 4:14; 1 Peter 4:16
- Glorifying Christ Acts 19:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:12
- Bringing forth fruits of righteousness John 15:8; Philippians 1:11
- Patience in affliction Isaiah 24:15
- Faithfulness 1 Peter 4:11
- Required in body and spirit 1 Corinthians 6:20
- Shall be universal Psalms 86:9; Revelation 5:13
- Saints
- Should resolve to Psalms 69:30; Psalms 118:28
- Unite in Psalms 34:3; Romans 15:6
- Persevere in Psalms 86:12
- All the blessings of God are designed to lead to Isaiah 60:21; Isaiah 61:3
- The holy example of the saints may lead others to Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 2:12
- All, by nature, fail in Romans 3:23
- The wicked averse to Daniel 5:23; Romans 1:21
- Punishment for not Daniel 5:23; Daniel 5:30; Malachi 2:2; Acts 12:23; Romans 1:21
- Heavenly hosts engaged in Revelation 4:11
- EXEMPLIFIED
- By David Psalms 57:5
- The multitude Matthew 9:8; Matthew 15:31
- The virgin Mary Luke 1:46
- The angels Luke 2:14
- The shepherds Luke 2:20
- By Jesus John 17:4
- The man sick with palsy Luke 5:25
- The woman with infirmity Luke 13:13
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Torrey's New Topical Textbook
- Commanded 1 Chronicles 16:28; Psalms 22:23; Isaiah 42:12
- Due to him 1 Chronicles 16:29
- For his
- Holiness Psalms 99:9; Revelation 15:4
- Mercy and truth Psalms 115:1; Romans 15:9
- Faithfulness and truth Isaiah 25:1
- Wondrous works Matthew 15:31; Acts 4:21
- Judgments Isaiah 25:3; Ezekiel 28:22; Revelation 14:7
- Deliverance Psalms 50:15
- Grace to others Acts 11:18; 2 Corinthians 9:13; Galatians 1:24
- Obligation of saints to 1 Corinthians 6:20
- Is acceptable through Christ Philippians 1:11; 1 Peter 4:11
- Christ, an example of John 17:4
- Accomplished by
- Relying on his promises Romans 4:20
- Praising him Psalms 50:23
- Doing all to him 1 Corinthians 10:31
- Dying for him John 21:19
- Confessing Christ Philippians 2:11
- Suffering for Christ 1 Peter 4:14; 1 Peter 4:16
- Glorifying Christ Acts 19:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:12
- Bringing forth fruits of righteousness John 15:8; Philippians 1:11
- Patience in affliction Isaiah 24:15
- Faithfulness 1 Peter 4:11
- Required in body and spirit 1 Corinthians 6:20
- Shall be universal Psalms 86:9; Revelation 5:13
- Saints should
- Resolve on Psalms 69:30; Psalms 118:28
- Unite in Psalms 34:3; Romans 15:6
- Persevere in Psalms 86:12
- All the blessings of God are designed to lead to Isaiah 60:21; Isaiah 61:3
- The holy example of saints may lead others to Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 2:12
- All, by nature, fail in Romans 3:23
- The wicked averse to Daniel 5:23; Romans 1:21
- Punishment for not Daniel 5:23; Daniel 5:30; Malachi 2:2; Acts 12:23; Romans 1:21
- Heavenly host engaged in Revelation 4:11
- Exemplified
- David Psalms 57:5
- The Multitude Matthew 9:8; Matthew 15:31
- The Virgin Mary Luke 1:46
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