Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Glory
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The title "Spirit of Glory" is a profound designation for the Holy Spirit, reflecting His divine nature and role in the life of believers. This title is explicitly mentioned in 1 Peter 4:14, which states, "If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you" . This passage highlights the Holy Spirit's presence as a source of blessing and strength for those who suffer for their faith in Christ.

The term "glory" in the biblical context often refers to the manifest presence and majesty of God. It encompasses His holiness, power, and divine nature. The Holy Spirit, as the Spirit of Glory, embodies these attributes and imparts them to believers, enabling them to reflect God's glory in their lives. This transformative work of the Spirit is central to the believer's sanctification and spiritual growth.

In the Old Testament, the concept of God's glory is frequently associated with His presence among His people. For instance, the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and later the temple (1 Kings 8:10-11). The Spirit of Glory continues this theme in the New Testament, dwelling within believers and the church, making them temples of the living God (1 Corinthians 3:16).

The Spirit of Glory also plays a crucial role in the eschatological hope of Christians. Romans 8:18-19 speaks of the future glory that will be revealed in us, a glory that the Spirit guarantees as a foretaste of the eternal inheritance awaiting believers. The Holy Spirit, as the Spirit of Glory, assures believers of their future glorification with Christ, as they are conformed to His image (Romans 8:29-30).

Furthermore, the Spirit of Glory empowers believers to endure trials and persecution. In the context of 1 Peter 4:14, the early Christians faced significant opposition and suffering for their faith. The presence of the Spirit of Glory provided them with the strength and courage to persevere, knowing that their temporary sufferings would result in eternal glory (2 Corinthians 4:17).

In summary, the title "Spirit of Glory" encapsulates the Holy Spirit's role in manifesting God's presence, power, and holiness in the lives of believers. It underscores the Spirit's work in sanctification, assurance of future glory, and empowerment to endure suffering for the sake of Christ. Through the Spirit of Glory, believers are continually transformed and equipped to reflect the majesty of God in a fallen world.
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1 Peter 4:14
If you be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God rests on you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
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That Worthy Name.
... think of some of the familiar titles and names of that ... How these titles of our blessed
Lord, what He is ... Life; Emmanuel, the God of Glory, the Holy One; Jehovah ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/that worthy name.htm

Verbal Inspiration
... Such titles are the Most High, the Almighty, the God of ... same is true in connection
with the names of our ... variation, and in every case the Holy Spirit has seen ...
/.../the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter thirteen verbal inspiration .htm

Against those who Assert that the Spirit Ought not to be Glorified ...
... and the Son, and He gets these titles from His ... and understanding and knowledge."
[1128] Such names as these ... and gifts of healing are through the Holy Spirit. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/chapter xix against those who.htm

The Benefits of Christ Made Available to us by the Secret ...
... it will be proper to point out the titles which the ... vigor of life, he hence obtains
the names of "Oil ... Ephesians, "Ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 1 the benefits of.htm

Acts XI
... Fathers of mystic Babylon, and the swelling titles by which ... servant of Christ remembers
that all these names belong to ... because he is presumed to be holy, he is ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xi.htm

He Proceeds to Discuss the views Held by Eunomius
... nature from that which receives the same titles in a ... which is signified by this identity
of names, is one ... to Him the very attribute which Holy Scripture refers ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 14 he proceeds to.htm

Annunciation to Joseph of the Birth of Jesus.
... which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.21 And ... Saviour." Would we could all
bear our names, such as ... title; under the head of "name" the titles of Jesus ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/ix annunciation to joseph of.htm

Follows up the Same Argument with Passages from the Old Testament.
... was to be born in human form, these names were so ... the prophet, full as he was of
the Holy Spirit, followed your ... to us." Do you see how many titles the prophet ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter iii follows up the.htm

He Brings Forward the Witness of God the Father to the Divinity of ...
... honour of its Lord: nor would the Holy Ghost have ... pleased: that the addition of the
titles might denote ... that the special character of His names might support ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter xvi he brings forward.htm

Of the Origin of the Word "With," and what Force it Has. Also ...
... of which the Psalmist makes mention in certain titles of the ... Father and to the Son
with the Holy Ghost." It ... difference to the connexion of the names whether he ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/chapter xxvii of the origin.htm

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What are the different names and titles of the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

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