The Glory of God and Paul
What did Paul perceive in the glory of God? In The Glory of God and Paul, Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson examine Paul’s texts, themes, and theology to explore the glory of God.
The Drama of God’s Glory
After a panorama of defining God’s glory in the Bible, the book examines the drama of God’s glory as it unfolds in the Biblical narrative. This an academic book, deeply theological and wonderfully worshipful.
The book then looks at the glory of God and salvation in Romans, the glory of God and the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15, the glory of God and the new covenant in 2 Corinthians, the glory of God and the church in Ephesians, and the glory of God and eschatology in 2 Thessalonians.
Showcasing Glory
I was most interested to see that while glory often refers to final salvation after Christ’s return, it is possible to view our present salvation in terms of future glory. Romans reveals that our current justification and a life lived out by faith displays the glory of God. This means that we can strive to give more glory to God by the simple living of our daily lives.
I was most moved to see God’s glory and the church as his showcase. By examining Ephesians, the book explains that God creates one church to exhibit cosmic reconciliation. The unity of Jews and Gentiles as one new humanity preaches Christ to the entire cosmos. God’s grace, wisdom, oneness, love, and holiness are on full display. This gives wonderful purpose to the mission and life of the church.
The Glory of God and the Christian Life
After a chapter on the glory of God and systematic theology, the book closes with a look at the glory of God and the Christian life. Love, provision, hope, mystery, boasting, and worship are included. The theme of God’s glory is not abstract. It has practical applications in how we live. God himself is our hope and glory.
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