The Glory of God (Part 2): In Christ

When we (following Jesus' example) display the way of God in our lives, bearing His name, and keeping His commandments, God's glory radiates in our lives.

The Glory of God (Part 1): The Shekinah

The Shekinah, the pillar of cloud and fire, depicts God's visible presence and protection. Yet His glory is manifested in many other ways as well.

Radiating the Glory of God

We have been allowed the privilege of knowing God now. We need to radiate the glory of God as Moses radiated the glory of God by having been in His presence.

To the Glory of God

As we reflect God in our behavior through imitating Jesus Christ, occasionally accepting His suffering when called upon, we reciprocally glorify the Father.

The Glory of God (Part 3): From Glory to Glory

We must not limit God's glory to something physical like fire or cloud, but rather recognize God's glory as radiating from His character, which we can share.

God is Still on His Throne!

God Is Still on His Throne

The LORD is on His throne in Heaven, the location before which God's resurrected saints will occupy on the Sea of Glass.

Where God Places His Name (Part Two)

Because we would die from exposure to God's glory, the name of God, reflecting His characteristics, is the only way we can approach God.

The Model Prayer (Part Nine): Kingdom, Power, Glory

The final, glorifying clause of the Model Prayer returns the focus to God and leaves the petitioner confident in God's ability to fulfill his requests.

Glory Be

The Hebrew word for glory carries the connotation of a burden or responsibility, just as Christ glorified the Father in every thought, word, and deed.

Of Snowflakes and Suns and Glory

The glory we reflect to God goes all the way over the sun to God's throne room; God in turn reciprocates with spiritual assets and gifts.

Passing By in Glory

Jesus' walking on the water in the pitch-black darkness of early morning, revealing Himself to the disciples, alludes to the time God passed by Moses.

Glory Days

There is a human tendency to reminisce about "glory days". Looking back has pros and cons: it can teach lessons but can also be harmful if it leads to disobedience or dwelling on the past. The Bible contains many examples of the dangers of looking back, such as Lot's wife and Paul's exhortation to forget what is …

God's Sea of Glass (Part 1)

Unlike tumultuous waves, the sea of glass before God's throne is tranquil and serene. Before we can stand on this sea of glass, we must be set apart and cleansed.

Trumpets: Glorious Appearings

God spoke audibly to Moses and the people, intentionally testing their faithfulness, to instill the fear of the Lord in them, and to keep them from sin.

Image and Likeness of God (Part Three)

The numerous scriptural references to angelic beings indicate that the spiritual entities have tangible substance. God is not a universal nothingness.

We Shall Be God

Though it may sound pretentious or even blasphemous, God's Word shows that we will become literal offspring of the Eternal God, sharing His name and nature.

Clouds (Part Two): God's Cloud as His Chariot

God's cloud expresses His glory because of His presence in it. His 'portable throne' in Ezekiel 1 and 10 is likewise linked to 'a great cloud.'

Assurance (Part Three): Glory and Hope

The sufferings we go through are minuscule compared to the glory which we will receive, completely eclipsing the glory of Adam and Eve before their fall.

Holiness of God (Part 4)

To be like God, we need to work on purifying ourselves, purging out sin and uncleanness, reflecting our relationship with God in every aspect our behavior.

Where God Places His Name (Part One)

The re-establishment of Jerusalem as the world capitol demonstrates that even when God is angry, He still restores His people.

The Fear of God (Part Two)

Even before we acquire the necessary building blocks of faith, hope, and love, we must acquire the fear of God, which unlocks the treasures of God.

Stewardship of God's Temple (Part Six): Sunshine, Fresh Air, Cleanliness

There are striking and insightful parallels between the physical benefits of sunshine, fresh air, and cleanliness and the yet unseen spiritual dimensions.

All Flesh Shall See the Salvation of God

Moral failure compounds when self-loathing sabotages happiness. Only atonement can turn this depression around, providing the comfort of mental and spiritual health.

From Dust to Glory

As our sanctification process comes to full term, we will see our Creator as He is, having attained the same glorified state.

I Can Only Imagine

The predestinated, called-out saints, when God finishes His creative work, will be like Jesus Christ, offspring of Almighty God and will see Him as He is.

Clouds (Part One): A Really Special Cloud

One of the peculiar dichotomies in the Bible is that of concealment and revelation. God uses clouds both to reveal His presence to some and to hide it from others.

The Third Commandment (1997)

Many think the third commandment deals only with euphemisms and swearing, but it goes much deeper. It regulates the quality of our worship and glorifying God.

The Third Commandment

Many think the Third Commandment merely prohibits profane speech. In reality, it regulates the purity and quality of our worship of the great God.

The Third Commandment: Idolatry

In the the Third Commandment, God's name describes His character, attributes, and nature. If we bear God's name, we must reflect His image and His character.

The Great White Throne

Both the time element and the significance of the Great White Throne has been lost on most of 'Christianity' because it refuses to keep God's Holy Days.

The Return of the Clouds

Clouds can be an emblem of God's ability to hide Himself from some and reveal Himself to others. God is in total control of what He reveals and hides at any time.

A Vivid Comparison

The widow described in Luke 21:1-4 gave a paltry 2 mites—a mere quarter of one cent. Yet she sacrificed all she had rather than giving from excess.

All in All

What does 'all in all' mean in relation to God and Christ? It has great significance to Christians today as they seek the Kingdom of God.

Holiness (Part 1)

To appropriate the name of God means to represent His attributes, character and nature. Our behavior must imitate Christ just as Christ revealed God the Father.

The Epistle of You

Paul referred to the Corinthians as epistles, shining the dazzling light of God in their deeds and word, driving away the world's darkness and satanic lies.