John Calvin’s emphasis on the centrality of the cross is essential to his understanding of God’s glory. Calvin highlights how through Christ, God’s love and grace are manifested, transforming the sinners perception of God from one of fear and despair to one of love and mercy. Calvin explains a profound insight into the beauty and significance of the cross as a symbol of God’s redemptive love and grace, as well as its role in revealing the essence of God’s glory.
Monthly Archives: November 2023
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Life, According to Calvin – Post 4
John Calvin saw God’s glory as shaping the Christian life. He emphasized dependency on the Father, and obedience to Him out of love and gratitude. Calvin believed that the Christian life should be marked by adoration and service to God in response to His goodness and providence communicated to us.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Creation, According to Calvin – Post 3
John Calvin’s conception of God’s glory in creation is deeply rooted in the idea of the Fatherhood of God. He viewed creation as a form of communication of God’s goodness and care for humanity. Calvin emphasized that the purpose of creation was not just to display God’s glory, but also to communicate His paternal love.
God’s Flaming Glory – Allah’s Glory, According to the Quran – Post 2
This post discusses Allah’s glory in the Qur’an, emphasizing his singular nature and the purpose of creation. It highlights that Allah’s glory is inward-focused and negative in nature. According to the Qur’an, the purpose of human existence is to glorify and serve Allah. This is in sharp contrast with the Triune God of Scripture.
God’s Flaming Glory – An Introduction – Post 1
The post discusses the significance of one’s view of the glory of God, contrasting the theatrical and communicative definitions. The author outlines an upcoming series of blog posts critiquing various theologians’ understandings of God’s glory, with the aim of sparking a renewed appreciation for it in readers. The series draws from a paper titled “The Rekindling of Glory.”
Standing Before God, This We Are and No More 