Glorifying God

Glorifying God

Commanded — 1 Chronicles 16:28; Psalm 22:23; Isaiah 42:12.

Due to him — 1 Chronicles 16:29.

For his

  • Holiness. — Psalm 99:9; Revelation 15:4.
  • Mercy and truth. — Psalm 115:1; Romans 15:9.
  • Faithfulness and truth. — Isaiah 25:1.
  • Wondrous works. — Matthew 15:31; Acts 4:21.
  • Judgments. — Isaiah 25:3; Ezekiel 28:22; Revelation 14:7.
  • Deliverance. — Psalm 50:15.
  • Grace to others. — Acts 11:18; 2 Corinthians 9:13; Galatians 1:24.

Obligation of saints to — 1 Corinthians 6:20.

Is acceptable through Christ — Philippians 1:11; 1 Peter 4:11.

Christ, an example of — John 17:4.

Accomplished by

  • Relying on his promises. — Romans 4:20.
  • Praising him. — Psalm 50:23.
  • Doing all to him. — 1 Corinthians 10:31.
  • Dying for him. — John 21:19.
  • Confessing Christ. — Philippians 2:11.
  • Suffering for Christ. — 1 Peter 4:14,16.
  • Glorifying Christ. — Acts 19:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:12.
  • Bringing forth fruits of righteousness. — John 15:8; Philippians 1:11.
  • Patience in affliction. — Isaiah 24:15.
  • Faithfulness. — 1 Peter 4:11.

Required in body and spirit — 1 Corinthians 6:20.

Shall be universal — Psalm 86:9; Revelation 5:13.

Saints should

  • Resolve on. — Psalm 69:30; 118:28.
  • Unite in. — Psalm 34:3; Romans 15:6.
  • Persevere in. — Psalm 86:12.

All the blessings of God are designed to lead to — Isaiah 60:21; 61:3.

The holy example of saints may lead others to — Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 2:12.

All, by nature, fail in — Romans 3:23.

The wicked averse to — Daniel 5:23; Romans 1:21.

Punishment for not — Daniel 5:23,30; Malachi 2:2; Acts 12:23; Romans 1:21.

Heavenly host engaged in — Revelation 4:11.

Exemplified

  • David. — Psalm 57:5.
  • The Multitude. — Matthew 9:8; 15:31.
  • The Virgin Mary. — Luke 1:46.
  • Angels. — Luke 2:14.
  • Shepherds. — Luke 2:20.
  • Man sick of the palsy. — Luke 5:25.
  • Woman with infirmity. — Luke 13:13.
  • Leper. — Luke 17:15.
  • Blind man. — Luke 18:43.
  • Centurion. — Luke 23:47.
  • The Church at Jerusalem. — Acts 11:18.
  • Gentiles at Antioch. — Acts 13:48.
  • Abraham. — Romans 4:20.
  • Paul. — Romans 11:36.

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