The Glory of God = The Face of Jesus Christ.

For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6

God said this at the creation (Gen.1:2-4), and God says it again in the new creation or new birth (see 5:17; John 3:3:7; 1 Peter 1:3) as the darkness of sin is dispelled by the light of the gospel, the light of the knowledge of the glory of God. The light now shines in Paul’s heart (qualifying him to be a proclaimer of Christ) is the knowledge of the glory of God as it is displayed in the face of Christ – who has come, not just from an earthly tabernacle, but from the glorious presence of God in heaven itself (see John 1:14).

By: Shirley Casseta Leger July 7, 2025