Christ's Glory

[lakotak]

This may sound like a really stupid question.

What is actually meant when we refer to God’s Glory? What is God’s Glory, how is it defined. When Christ laid aside his “glory” to become man, what did he lay aside?

 

[dee_burk]

Not a stupid question, but i dont think the human mind can wrap itself around what God’s Glory is, or how great it is.

 

[Dorothy]

This may sound like a really stupid question.

What is actually meant when we refer to God’s Glory? What is God’s Glory, how is it defined. When Christ laid aside his “glory” to become man, what did he lay aside?

At the Transfiguration Jesus appeared in His Glory, along with Moses and Elijah. (the law and the prophets).

Before Jesus appeared that way He took Peter, James and John up the mountain with him. His face was and clothes were shining brightly, the apostles were in awe of His Glory.

I believe His Glory is his profound being which is Infinitely good, merciful, holy, just, powerful, etc. He deserves all the praise and glory!

So, when Christ came into the world laying aside His Glory he lived like everyone else. Actually He was not rich and was born in a stable with animals. He didn’t grow up shining like the sun and performing miracles. However, he did perform miracles (signs) when His public life began.

 

[MarcoPolo]

I think in a very general sense, it refers to goodness or holiness, of which we can only see glimpses in this temporal realm.CCC#2809 The holiness of God is the inaccessible center of his eternal mystery. What is revealed of it in creation and history, Scripture calls “glory,” the radiance of his majesty. In making man in his image and likeness, God “crowned him with glory and honor,” but by sinning, man fell “short of the glory of God.” From that time on, God was to manifest his holiness by revealing and giving his name, in order to restore man to the image of his Creator.

 

[lakotak]

I think in a very general sense, it refers to goodness or holiness, of which we can only see glimpses in this temporal realm.CCC#2809 The holiness of God is the inaccessible center of his eternal mystery. What is revealed of it in creation and history, Scripture calls “glory,” the radiance of his majesty. In making man in his image and likeness, God “crowned him with glory and honor,” but by sinning, man fell “short of the glory of God.” From that time on, God was to manifest his holiness by revealing and giving his name, in order to restore man to the image of his Creator.

Thanks, this helps and makes sense.