"Entering Glory VS Seeing Glory VS Reflecting Glory VS Arriving at Glory VS Receiving Glory"

Heb 2:10 "In bringing many sons to glory"

1 Pet 5:10 "called you to his eternal glory"

2 Cor 3:18 "We, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory"

2 Cor 3:18 "Are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory"

Matt 5:16 "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven"

Rev 21:11 "It shone with the glory of God"

Rev 21:23 "The glory of God gives it light"

John 17:22 "I have given them the glory that you gave me"

Rom 8:30 "Those he justified, he also glorified"

 

Concept

Meaning

Distinction

Explanation

Example

Application

Relevant Scriptures

Entering Glory

Entering into God's glory

Emphasizes the process of entering glory from the current state

God leads believers into His glory

Christ leads many sons into glory

Believers pursue entering God's glory

1 Cor 2:7 "God's secret wisdom... destined for our glory before time began"

Seeing Glory

Observing and knowing God's glory

Emphasizes the recognition and experience of God's glory

Believers are transformed by beholding the Lord's glory

Moses saw God's glory

Seeking to see God's glory in daily life

Ex 33:18 "Show me your glory"

John 1:14 "We have seen his glory"

Reflecting Glory

Reflecting God's glory

Emphasizes reflecting God's glory outward

Believers become reflections of God's glory

The church reflects God's glory

Manifesting God's glory in life

1 Pet 4:14 "The Spirit of glory and of God rests on you"

Arriving at Glory

Reaching the ultimate state of glory

Emphasizes

the final attainment of complete glory

Believers ultimately enter fully into God's glory

The New Jerusalem filled with God's glory

Hoping for and pursuing the final entrance into God's glory

Col 3:4 "When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory"

Receiving Glory

Obtaining and manifesting God's glory

Emphasizes receiving and manifesting glory from God

Believers receive God's glory through transformation

Christ was glorified in resurrection

Gradually receiving and manifesting God's glory in life growth

2 Cor 4:17 "Achieves for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all"

 

Summary:

  1. "Entering Glory" emphasizes the process of entering, as shown in Hebrews 2:10.
  2. "Seeing Glory" emphasizes recognition and experience, as described in 2 Corinthians 3:18.
  3. "Reflecting Glory" emphasizes reflection and manifestation, also seen in 2 Corinthians 3:18.
  4. "Arriving at Glory" emphasizes the final, complete state, as depicted in Revelation 21:11, 23.
  5. "Receiving Glory" emphasizes the process of receiving and manifesting, as taught in John 17:22 and Romans 8:30.
  6.  

These concepts are interrelated and collectively describe the relationship between believers and God's glory, as well as its importance in God's economy. Each concept has its unique focus, but together they form a complete picture, demonstrating God's will for believers in glory.

 

*Please refer to the 2024 Summer Live Training - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1) Message 10: The Glory and Glorification Revealed in the Gospel of John

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