What does the Bible say about glory?
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The Bible teaches that glory belongs supremely to God, revealing his radiant holiness, saving power, and gracious presence, and that he shares its blessings with his redeemed people through Christ. God is the shield and glory of his people in Psalms 3:3, and Zechariah 2:5 pictures him as a wall of fire and glory in their midst. Isaiah 60:1 calls God’s people to arise because his light has come, while Luke 2:32 identifies Christ as the light for the nations and the glory of Israel. In the gospel, believers behold a surpassing glory that exceeds the old covenant ministry of condemnation (2 Corinthians 3:9-10). Christ gives his people the glory entrusted to him, uniting them in faith and love (John 17:22), even as they rejoice in him with inexpressible joy (1 Peter 1:8).
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Nave's Topical Bible
- God is, to his people Psalms 3:3; Zechariah 2:5
- Christ is, to his people Isaiah 60:1; Luke 2:32
- The gospel ordained to be, to saints 1 Corinthians 2:7
- Of the gospel exceeds that of the law 2 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 3:10
- The joy of saints is full of 1 Peter 1:8
- SPIRITUAL
- Is given by God Psalms 84:11
- Is given by Christ John 17:22
- Is the work of the Holy Spirit 2 Corinthians 3:18
- ETERNAL
- Procured by the death of Christ Hebrews 2:10
- Accompanies salvation by Christ 2 Timothy 2:10
- Inherited by saints 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 73:24; Proverbs 3:35; Colossians 3:4; 1 Peter 5:10
- Saints called to 2 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Peter 5:10
- Saints prepared unto Romans 9:23
- Enhanced by afflictions 2 Corinthians 4:17
- Present afflictions not worthy to be compared with Romans 8:18
- Of God’s people shall be rich and abundant Isaiah 60:11-13
- The bodies of saints shall be raised in 1 Corinthians 15:43; Philippians 3:21
- Saints shall be, of their ministers 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 2:20
- Afflictions of ministers are, to saints Ephesians 3:13
- TEMPORAL
- Is given by God Daniel 2:37
- Passes away 1 Peter 1:24
- The devil tries to seduce by Matthew 4:8
- Of hypocrites turned to shame Hosea 4:7
- Seek not, from man Matthew 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:6
- Of the wicked is in their shame Philippians 3:19
- Ends in destruction Isaiah 5:14
- OF GOD
- Exhibited in Christ John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Hebrews 1:3
- Exhibited in his name Deuteronomy 28:58; Nehemiah 9:5
- His majesty Job 37:22; Psalms 93:1; Psalms 104:1; Psalms 145:5; Psalms 145:12; Isaiah 2:10
- His power Exodus 15:1; Exodus 15:6; Romans 6:4
- His works Psalms 19:1; Psalms 111:3
- His holiness Exodus 15:11
- Described as great Psalms 138:5
- Eternal Psalms 104:31
- Rich Ephesians 3:16
- Highly exalted Psalms 8:1; Psalms 113:4
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Torrey's New Topical Textbook
- God is, to his people Psalms 3:3; Zechariah 2:5
- Christ is, to his people Isaiah 60:1; Luke 2:32
- The gospel ordained to be, to saints 1 Corinthians 2:7
- Of the gospel, exceeds that of the law 2 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 3:10
- The joy of saints is full of 1 Peter 1:8
- Spiritual
- Is given by God Psalms 84:11
- Is given by Christ John 17:22
- Christ John 17:22
- Is the work of the Holy Spirit 2 Corinthians 3:18
- Eternal
- Procured by the death of Christ Hebrews 2:10
- Accompanies salvation by Christ 2 Timothy 2:10
- Inherited by saints 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 73:24; Proverbs 3:35; Colossians 3:4; 1 Peter 5:10
- Saints called to 2 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Peter 5:10
- Saints afore prepared to Romans 9:23
- Enhanced by present afflictions 2 Corinthians 4:17
- Present afflictions not worthy to be compared with Romans 8:18
- Of the Church shall be rich and abundant Isaiah 60:11-13
- The bodies of saints shall be raised in 1 Corinthians 15:43; Philippians 3:21
- Saints shall be, of their ministers 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 2:20
- Temporal
- Is given by God Daniel 2:37
- Passes away 1 Peter 1:24
- The devil tries to seduce by Matthew 4:8
- Of hypocrites turned to shame Hosea 4:7
- Seek not, from man Matthew 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:6
- Of the wicked
- Is in their shame Philippians 3:19
- Ends in destruction Isaiah 5:14
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