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

 

"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.

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