Sunday, August 17, 2008

Soli Deo gloria ("glory to God alone")

Since childhood the word ‘Glory’ has been buzzing my ears almost every day. I acknowledge that I had often forgotten or misunderstood what exactly Glory is.

The Hebrew word is "KABOD", or weight. It means honor, weightiness; reputation, reverence. It signifies, divinity on display. It means Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

Is there anything greater than God? Is there anyone higher than God ? No saint, no evangelist , no teacher, no leader , no physician , no scientist has ever done anything for the eternal salvation of mankind. Their contribution to definitely is notable and they should be respected. With God all things are possible.

In my previous blog I mentioned how we are saved by Christ’s work alone, and through faith in him alone. Salvation is a free gift from God alone. There is no one except God who is involved in bringing eternity to you and me. All glory is due to God alone, since salvation is accomplished solely through his works — not only the atonement on the Cross, but even granting the faith which allows men to be saved by that atonement.