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2 Thessalonians 1:12 – His Glory!

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so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Truth to Learn

Jesus Christ will one day receive all the glory and all the praise that is due to Him alone.

 

Behind the Words

Onoma is the Greek word translated “name.” It can be used to refer to a name, a title, or the person. Throughout the Old Testament, the name of God reveals and represents the character of God. It is likely that Paul used the word here in the same way, referring to the person Jesus Christ.

“May be glorified” is from the verb endoxadzō, which in verse ten we saw means “to be enveloped in glory” or “to appear glorious.” The root of this word is doxa, which primarily means “thought” or “opinion,” especially a favorable opinion. In a secondary sense it means “reputation, praise, honor, splendor, or light.”

The words “according to” are translated from the preposition kata. This word primarily means “down” or “down upon,” but it is often used metaphorically to express a relation in which one thing stands toward another and is usually translated as “according to.”

The word “grace” is from the Greek noun charis. This word is based on the verb chairo, meaning “to rejoice.” Charis means “that which causes joy, pleasure, gratification, or acceptance as a result of a kindness granted.” It is often translated as grace, thanks, or favor.

 

Meaning Explained

The main purpose of this second letter to the Christians in Thessalonica is to give more information concerning the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The entire second chapter of the letter will focus on this event exclusively. This first chapter serves as a prelude to the circumstances of His return.

Notice how Paul comes back again to the “glory of Jesus Christ.” The Christian era, from the cross to the rapture, is a demonstration of God’s grace toward sinners who deserve His wrath, but who will be blessed instead. The seven year period we refer to as the Tribulation will demonstrate God’s judgment against those who reject Him. His return is not to give attention to those of us who believe, nor is it to focus all of creation on His judgment against unbelievers. The central focus of Christ’s return is to highlight the glory of God in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In fact, if you read through the Bible carefully, you will see that the reason for all of creation is to focus attention on God. Many Christians are quick to point out that unbelievers are focused on themselves and reject God because it takes the focus off themselves and their lives. But, we Christians have the same tendency. We think that salvation is all about us and living for God means doing what we have to in order to get the most blessing possible from God. The peak of the crescendo of all creation will be the return of Jesus Christ when He will receive all the glory and all the praise.

 

Application

Let’s practice giving God all the glory and all the praise. It’s what He deserves and what He will receive when He comes.

In God's service, for His glory,

Copyright © 2016 Will Krause. All rights reserved

2 Thessalonians 1:10 – Return In Glory

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when He comes to be glorified among His saints on that Day,  and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony among you was believed.

Truth to Learn

Christ is coming in glory to judge and to rule.

 

Behind the Words

“To be glorified” is translated from the verb endoxadzō, which is made up of en, meaning “in” and the verb form of doxa, which means “glory.” Thus, endoxadzō means “to be enveloped in glory” or “to appear glorious.”

Hagios is the word translated “saints.” It is based on hagos, meaning “that which inspires awe.” The basic meaning of hagios is “that which is set apart from common use to be used in the service of God.” Therefore, hagios is sometimes translated “holy” or “sanctified.” All Christians have been set-apart from the world and set-apart to God, which is precisely the meaning of the word “saint.” In the Bible this term does not refer to someone who has been declared to be a saint by the church, but someone who has been declared righteous by God.

“To be marveled at” is from the Greek verb thaumadzō, which is based on the noun thauma, meaning “a wonder.” Thaumadzō means “to be filled with admiration or astonishment.”

The word “testimony” is translated from marturion, which refers to “a declaration of witness” or “a testimony.”

 

Meaning Explained

Paul has been talking about God’s righteous judgment of grace toward believers and eternal suffering for unbelievers. In the previous verse he talked about the penalty that unbelievers will pay in eternal blazing fire and the complete absence of the presence of God. Now Paul tells us when these events will be brought about.

We can all look around us and see non-believers who reject God and everything He represents, but they seem to be successful and prospering in this world. At the same time we see faithful Christians who are undergoing persecution and suffering. We need to keep in mind, however, that this world system is controlled by Satan, whom Paul calls “the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who is now working in the sons of disobedience” in Ephesians 2:2.

One day soon Jesus Christ is going to return to judge Satan and the world he controls. This is the day that Paul refers to as the Day of the Lord. It actually will not be just a single twenty-four hour period; it will be a period of time that includes the Great Tribulation, the return of Christ, His millennial reign, and the final judgment. Throughout scripture it is portrayed as a day of judgment, but it will also be a day of blessing and a day in which Christ will be glorified because He will be seen for who He really is.

This is what Paul is describing in today’s verse. When Jesus Christ returns at the end of the Great Tribulation to set-up His kingdom on earth, we who have believed the gospel message (along with all the Jews who truly believe in the returning Messiah) will admire His glorious appearance.

 

Application

The testimony of believers, both in word and in deeds, proclaims the truth of God and the promise of His return. That message gives hope to believers and gives warning to unbelievers. Proclaim your faithful testimony ‘till He comes!

In God's service, for His glory,

Copyright © 2016 Will Krause. All rights reserved

2 Thessalonians 1:12 – His Glory!

Posted on by Will

that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Truth to Learn

Jesus Christ will one day receive all the glory and all the praise that is due to Him alone.

Behind the Words

Onoma is the Greek word translated “name.” It can be used to refer to a name, a title, or the person. Throughout the Old Testament, the name of God reveals and represents the character of God. It is likely that Paul used the word here in the same way, referring to the person Jesus Christ.

“May be glorified” is from the verb endoxadzō, which in verse ten we saw means “to be enveloped in glory” or “to appear glorious.” The root of this word, doxa, which primarily means “thought” or “opinion,” especially a favorable opinion. In a secondary sense it means “reputation, praise, honor, splendor, or light.”

The words “according to” are translated from the preposition kata. This word primarily means “down” or “down upon,” but it is often used metaphorically to express a relation in which one thing stands toward another and is usually translated as “according to.”

The word “grace” is from the Greek noun charis. This word is based on the verb chairo, meaning “to rejoice.” Charis means “that which causes joy, pleasure, gratification, or acceptance as a result of a kindness granted.” It is often translated as grace, thanks, or favor.

Meaning Explained

The main purpose of this second letter to the Christians in Thessalonica is to give more information concerning the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The entire second chapter of the letter focuses on this event exclusively. This first chapter serves as a prelude to the circumstances of His return.

Notice how Paul comes back again to the “glory of Jesus Christ.” The Christian era, from the cross to the rapture, is a demonstration of God’s grace toward sinners who deserve His wrath, but who will be blessed instead. The seven year period we refer to as the Tribulation will demonstrate God’s judgment against those who reject Him. His return is not to give attention to those of us who believe, nor is it to focus all of creation on His judgment against unbelievers. The central focus of Christ’s return is to highlight the glory of God in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In fact, if you read through the Bible carefully, you will see that the reason for all of creation is to focus attention on God. Many Christians are quick to point out that unbelievers are focused on themselves and reject God because it takes the focus off themselves and their lives. But, we Christians have the same tendency. We think that salvation is all about us and living for God means doing what we have to in order to get the most blessing possible from God. The peak of the crescendo of all creation will be the return of Jesus Christ when He will receive all the glory and all the praise.

Application

Let’s practice giving God all the glory and all the praise. It’s what He deserves and what He will receive when He comes.

In God's service, for His glory,

Copyright © 2012 Will Krause. All rights reserved

 

2 Thessalonians 1:10 – Return In Glory

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when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed.

Truth to Learn

Christ is coming in glory to judge and to rule.

Behind the Words

“To be glorified” is translated from the verb endoxadzō, which is made up of en, meaning “in” and the verb form of doxa, which means “glory.” Thus, endoxadzō means “to be enveloped in glory” or “to appear glorious.”

Hagios is the word translated “saints.” It is based on hagos, meaning “that which inspires awe.” The basic meaning of hagios is “that which is set apart from common use to be used in the service of God.” Therefore, hagios is sometimes translated “holy” or “sanctified.” All Christians have been set-apart from the world and set-apart to God, which is precisely the meaning of the word “saint.” In the Bible this term does not refer to someone who has been declared to be a saint by the church, but someone who has been declared righteous by God.

“To be admired” is from the Greek verb thaumadzō, which is based on the noun thauma, meaning “a wonder.” Thaumadzō means “to be filled with admiration or astonishment.”

The word “testimony” is translated from marturion, which refers to “a declaration of witness” or “a testimony.”

Meaning Explained

Paul has been talking about God’s righteous judgment of grace toward believers and eternal suffering for unbelievers. In the previous verse he talked about the penalty that unbelievers will pay in eternal blazing fire and the complete absence of the presence of God. Now Paul tells us when these events will be brought about.

We can all look around us and see non-believers who reject God and everything He represents, but they seem to be successful and prospering in this world. At the same time we see faithful Christians who are undergoing persecution and suffering. We need to keep in mind, however, that this world system is controlled by Satan, whom Paul calls “the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience” in Ephesians 2:2.

One day soon Jesus Christ is going to return to judge Satan and the world he controls. This is the day that Paul refers to as the Day of the Lord. It actually will not be just a single twenty-four hour period; it will be a period of time that includes the Great Tribulation, the return of Christ, His millennial reign, and the final judgment. Throughout scripture it is portrayed as a day of judgment, but it will also be a day of blessing and a day in which Christ will be glorified because He will be seen for who He really is.

This is what Paul is describing in today’s verse. When Jesus Christ returns at the end of the Great Tribulation to set-up His kingdom on earth, we who have believed the gospel message (along with all the Jews who truly believe in the returning Messiah) will admire His glorious appearance.

Application

The testimony of believers, both in word and in deeds, proclaims the truth of God and the promise of His return. That message gives hope to believers and gives warning to unbelievers. Proclaim your faithful testimony ‘till He comes!

In God's service, for His glory,

Copyright © 2012 Will Krause. All rights reserved