Term

glory (God's)

The created brightness accompanying God's self-revelation, or the honor and praise rendered to God by his creatures.

Filed underTheology Proper

Definition

The created brightness that surrounds God's revelation of himself. In another sense, the honor and praise given to God by his creatures.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 13C.4Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 13C.4.

Last revised August 14, 2026