When Paul saw evidence of behaviors that were inconsistent with truth, he took immediate and passionate action (Gal.2:14ff).  So should we.

We have been challenged and encouraged by the truths of ‘scripture only’, ‘Christ only’, ‘grace only’, and ‘faith only’ in recent weeks.  Our attention this Sunday turns to the last of 5 core truths that define biblical and historic Christianity – God’s Glory Only.

Glory in the scriptures has to do with the worth, weight, wealth or splendor of something.  God is the greatest, worthiest and most valued being in the universe.  He has no rivals.  His presence is of supreme worth.  All creation and especially the heavens speak or show the unparalleled brilliance of God (Psa.19:1).  The prophet Isaiah gives us God’s own claim regarding his glory in 42:8: ‘I am the Lord; that is my name!  I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.’

We are studying from Ephesians 3:20-21 this week. Pastor Whipple’s sermon notes are available for download.