Man, this series just keeps hitting home runs! The series as a whole is indispensable. As is often the case, here an important idea (this time its glory) has its vitalness unearthed. We know “glory” is important, but here we find out why. As is also consistent, we get it traced from Genesis to Revelation, from Creation to New Creation.

To be honest, though I probably use the word glory often, its meaning is a bit nebulous to me. I have an idea of what it means, but probably sound silly describing it. It’s much clearer to me now that Donnie Berry has produced this work.

I was helped in the Introduction as he biblically defined glory. The idea of “weightiness” resonated for me. In chapter one he clearly states the significance of glory in Creation. God gave us royal status and crowned us with glory. Page 23 is the first of a visual that he keeps tweaking to make his case. (I liked the triquetra). It’s a beautiful picture he draws.

As is always true in these biblical theology books, the profound impact of the Fall is brought to the fore. Glory did receive a blow there. He presents the Garden as a place to access God’s glory. Our choice now is if we express the authority given toward God’s glory or against it.

Leaving the Fall, the question becomes “can glory be restored?” Through Christ we come to Revelation seeing it absolutely can! That takes several chapters to work out in this book, but it is an enjoyable journey.

You can’t go wrong here!

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