How will the righteous shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom?

 

How will the righteous shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom?

 

Matthew 13:43a "Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father."

 

Path	Explanation	Application	Example	Related Scriptures
Glorification of Human Nature	Our human nature is glorified by the glorious divine nature within us	Cultivate inner spiritual life, allowing the divine nature to grow within us	Paul mentions in Philippians that "Christ is our life"	Colossians 1:27 "To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Living Out Christ from Within	Christ is fully lived out from within us	Live out Christ's likeness in daily life	Paul says: "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me"	Colossians 3:4 "When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
Entering into Glory	Fully entering into God's glory	Pursue spiritual maturity, prepare oneself for the Lord's return	Moses' face shone after seeing God face to face	Romans 8:18 "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."
Being with Christ in the Kingdom's Glory	Victorious believers will be with Christ in the glorious light of the kingdom	Seek victory in this life, preparing for future glory	Jesus' face shone like the sun during the Transfiguration	Matthew 13:43a "Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father."

 

*Please refer to the 2024 Summer On-Site Training - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1) Message Four: The Kingdom is the Conquering of Rebellion and the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus