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Robert Hawker

Glorifying the Lord

Robert Hawker 1 min read
#The Glory of God #Grace #Soteriology
10 Articles 1 Sermon 30 Books
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Robert Hawker
Robert Hawker 1 min read
10 articles 1 sermons 30 books
What does the Bible say about glorifying God?

The Bible teaches that we glorify God by honoring Him through His Word, attributes, and works of grace.

Glorifying God involves recognizing and giving due honor to Him for His holiness, attributes, and perfections. In Psalms 50:23, God states, 'Whoso offereth me praise, he glorifieth me,' indicating that our praises and acknowledgment of His greatness are essential in glorifying Him. Each time we affirm God's sovereignty and His record concerning His Son, we contribute to His glory, particularly in the context of salvation, which is attributed solely to His grace and mercy.

Psalm 50:23, John 3:16

How do we know God's grace is sovereign?

We recognize God's grace as sovereign because it is unmerited and extends to those He has chosen.

Sovereign grace is understood as God's unmerited favor towards sinners, demonstrating His control over salvation. The entire biblical narrative supports the view that salvation is a work of God alone, not dependent on human merit or effort. For instance, Ephesians 1:4-5 illustrates that God's choosing is rooted in His will and purpose, showcasing grace's sovereignty. This perspective is central to understanding our complete reliance on God for our salvation, where we take no credit for our redemption, thus glorifying Him.

Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9:15-16

Why is glorifying God important for Christians?

Glorifying God is crucial for Christians as it affirms His sovereignty and acknowledges our dependence on His grace.

For Christians, glorifying God is fundamental because it aligns our hearts with the truth of who He is and what He has done for us in Christ. Every act of worship, praise, and obedience is a recognition of God's supreme authority over creation and His redemptive work. By glorifying God, believers express their understanding that their salvation is solely a result of His grace. Jesus, as the only Savior, is the focal point of this glorification, calling Christians to recognize not only their lower status as lost sinners but also the immense value of God's redeeming love.

1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 11:36

     Jehovah is glorified actively, when we give to Him the glory that is due to His holy name.  God is said to be glorified when we honor Him in His Word, His attributes, His perfections and in all His dispensations, both in nature, providence and grace.  “Whoso offereth me praise, saith Jehovah, he glorifieth me” (Psalm 50:23).  We may be said to glorify God when we give Him the credit due to God in believing Him, and especially in that record He hath given of His dear Son.  In this view of giving glory to God is included all that self-abasement becoming poor lost creatures, and ascribing the whole of redemption to sovereign, free and unmerited grace.  In short, in every way, and by every means, we may be said to glorify Jehovah when Christ, as the Christ of God, is exalted as the only Savior of a lost world; and the soul lies low at the footstool of the throne of grace, ascribing salvation only to God and the Lamb.  This is to glorify God actively.

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