God’s glory is the greatest of motivations. From the beginning, the revelation of that glory has been His greatest gift to mankind. The separation caused by sin has distorted and subjected creation to confusion. Setting the relationship right was the work of Christ and is carried on today through the Church.69 Consider God’s glory among the church.
Self- Discovery Study – God’s Glory - the Church Read the following passages concerning the church as the vehicle of God’s glory. 1)
Romans 11:36 – What is the church’s prayer?
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1 Corinthians 10:31 – What is the church’s purpose?
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1 Peter 4:11 – Why does the church serve?
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Philippians 1:9-11 – Why has Christ made us righteous?
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Matthew 5:16 – Why does our light shine before men?
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Ephesians 1:4-6 – Why did God choose us as a people?
Revealing His glory is the primary motive behind God establishing the Church. As stated earlier, we are the vehicle of His glory. Some would ask how this motivates the planting of new churches. Consider the following passages for understanding God’s will for kingdom expansion:
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For more thorough presentation of God’s glory as a motive for His redemptive work see – Piper, John. Let the nd Nations be Glad. Baker Academic, 2 Ed, 2003, 22-27.
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