For John the Theologian, it is important that glory is visible and comparable to the radiance of the sun and moon, yet surpasses them (Rev. 21:23). Similarly, the Apostle Paul writes: ‘The glory of the sun is one, and the glory of the moon is another, and the glory of the stars differs; for one star differs from another in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead: it is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.’ “In Lutheran theology, the glory of the Lord signifies the state of bliss into which the righteous will be brought after the Second Coming and the resurrection of the dead: When my earthly life is over, When into glory You lead me. Closer, Lord, to Thee. “In Ezekiel’s visions, the glory of the Lord appears as the Merkava – a vehicle, the heavenly chariot of God.”
Ezekiel, whom I deciphered in the second volume. But what else is this called? The Throne of Glory. And what is the Throne of Glory? It is the place from which God manifests His greatness and glory, the exalted place within the altar where the Lord is mystically present among believers.
- Read the Wikipedia articles “Glory of the Lord” and “Throne of Glory.”
