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There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory (Strong's G1391 - doxa) of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
Mat 6:29
And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory G1391 was not arrayed like one of these.
Luk 12:27
Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory G1391 was not arrayed like one of these.
Arrayed - fine linen, royal apparel & crown, gorgeous robe,, royal apparel, white linen, purple and scarlet colour.
Phl 3:21
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious G1391 body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Mat 19:28
And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, G1391 ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Rev 20:4
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Mat 25:31
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, G1391 and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: G1391
✅Royal crowns for the celestial
Heb 2:7
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory G1391 and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
Heb 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory G1391 and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
1Pe 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory G1391 that fadeth not away
Example in Rev 4:4
Phl 3:21
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious G1391 body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Col 3:4
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Jhn 5:41
I receive not honour G1391 from men.
Jhn 5:44
How can ye believe, which receive honour G1391 one of another, and seek not the honour G1391 that cometh from God only?
Jhn 8:50
And I seek not mine own glory: G1391 there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
Jhn 8:54
Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour G1391 is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
1Pe 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise G1391 and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
2Pe 1:17
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, G1391 when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, G1391 This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Examples
Rev 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Rev 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Rev 20:4
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Rom 9:23
And that he might make known the riches of his glory G1391 on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
NB:
The glory is ours by inheritance, but it is yet to be revealed in the literal sense
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Let's explore Apostle Paul's reference to the glory of the celestial body in 1 Corinthians 15: 40. To interpret the meaning, we must group similar scriptures in which the Greek word for GLORY is used (Strong's G1391 - doxa). When we do so, we discover that the celestial body blazes with LIGHT, not just regular light, but brilliant light.
Dive with me into this fascinating study of the glory of the celestial body in the scriptures.
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory (Strong's G1391 - doxa) of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
Discover more about the celestial body
Paul now makes a comparison between the glory of the sun, moon and stars. Each of these radiates light in varying degrees of splendour. His comparison signals to us that LIFHT is the glory of the celestial body in this context.
1Co 15:41
There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
The sun blazing in its glory
These texts reveal that the celestial body will radiate brilliant light. Pay attention to the examples. These include the light which Jesus radiated during His transfiguration and the light which shone from Moses' face.
Luk 2:9
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and THE GLORY G1391 OF THE LORD SHONE about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luk 2:32
A LIGHT TO LIGHTEN the Gentiles, and the glory G1391 of thy people Israel.
Act 22:11
And when I could not see for the glory G1391 of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
1Co 15:41
There is one glory G1391 of the sun, and another glory G1391 of the moon, and another glory G1391 of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. G1391
2Co 3:7
But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, G1391 so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory G1391 of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:
Heb 1:3
Who being the brightness of his glory, G1391 and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Rev 15:8 (this was really fire)
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory G1391 of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
Rev 18:1
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. G1391
Rev 21:11
Having the glory G1391 of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; .
This kind of jasper stone is rare in the earth
Transparent crystal
Rev 21:22
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory G1391 of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
Discover how Jesus fulfills the ancient Passover of Exodus 12 as the Lamb of God. Explore the prophetic thread from Abraham’s promise to Isaiah’s vision, John’s declaration, and Revelation’s triumph—revealing Christ as the eternal Passover sacrifice who redeems and reigns.
In Exodus 12, God commanded each Israelite household to select a spotless lamb, sacrifice it, and apply its blood to the doorposts.
That night, the Lord passed through Egypt, sparing every home marked by the blood. The lamb’s death meant life for those inside—a vivid picture of substitution and deliverance.
Pay attention to THREE characteristics of the Passover Lamb:
This act wasn’t just historical—it was prophetic. The Passover lamb pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the true Lamb whose blood would redeem not just one nation, but the world.
God provided a lamb as a substitute for Isaac. When Abraham told Isaac, “God will provide for Himself the lamb,” he unknowingly spoke of Calvary.
Centuries later, God did provide—the Lamb was His own Son.
Isaiah’s prophecy paints the Lamb’s portrait in heartbreaking detail:
“He was led like a lamb to the slaughter… and by His wounds we are healed.”
Here, the Lamb bears sin, sorrow, and shame. Isaiah’s vision bridges the Passover lamb’s blood with the Messiah’s sacrifice—innocence offered for guilt.
John the Baptist’s cry echoes across history:
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
Standing by the Jordan, John identifies Jesus as the fulfillment of every lamb ever slain. The Passover becomes personal—God Himself provides the Lamb.
Peter reminds believers:
“You were ransomed… with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.”
The Lamb’s perfection wasn’t ceremonial—it was moral and spiritual. Jesus’ sinlessness made His sacrifice eternally effective, redeeming humanity from the slavery of sin, from the punishment of hell and the eternal lake of fire.
In John’s vision, heaven erupts in worship when they saw:
“A Lamb standing as though it had been slain.”
The Lamb is central to the throne as both Redeemer and Ruler. Every creature sings, “Worthy is the Lamb!” The cross becomes the crown; the sacrifice becomes the
Heaven celebrates the Lamb's victory over satan - the only One worthy to open the book of the future.
“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd.”
Across Revelation (12:11; 13:8; 14:1–4; 19:7–9; 21:22–27), Jesus is called “the Lamb” more than twenty-five times. Each mention celebrates victory through sacrifice — conquering evil, love defeating death.
From Egypt’s night of deliverance to the heavenly throne, the Lamb’s story unfolds:
Jesus is not merely the Passover Lamb—He is the Passover of God.
Through His blood, those who believe will escape the eternal judgment of God. He removes them from His punishment, divine freedom begins, and eternity opens.
The Passover wasn’t just a Jewish feast—it was a divine prophecy.
Every drop of blood on those ancient doorposts whispered of the cross. Every redeemed heart today bears the mark of that same Lamb—Jesus, the Passover of God.
Takeaway: Believe in the Lamb of God for salvation and receive eternal life.
