I’ve grown up in the church. As a part of that experience I’ve come to understand a certain set of vocabulary that people in the church use, which others with different backgrounds may hear but not understand. It’s called “inside-speak” or “Christianeze” or “the-special-holy-people-club-language.”
There are certain phrases or words that people in the church would do well to stop saying. These would include words that are simply a function of a Christian sub-culture, but don’t really have an intentional purpose in helping people understand God or His word more fully.
But there are other words, words that are in the Bible, which are more than just “Christianese.” These are words that we need to define and understand, because they specifically reveal to us something about God, His word, or the human experience of God. These may be theological phrases (propitiation, sovereignty, predestination, etc.) or words that in some way guide us toward who God is or what His word instructs us to do (disciple, baptism, holy, etc.).
One of these words that I believe we need to understand and use is the word “glory.” This is a vital word, not only because it is in the Bible, but because we hear it used in many ways that may further complicate its meaning.
The Greek word for glory is doxa. It is used as both a noun (glory) and a verb (glorify, bring glory) in the New Testament. The word doxa actually comes from the root dokeo which means “to think or suppose.” This word is primarily used in contexts where it means “thought or opinion,” especially favorable human opinion. Growing from this is the idea of praise, honor, splendor, perfection, or rewards.
Basically, if you “dokeo” something in this way, you are thinking or supposing favorably about something, leading you to ascribe honor to that thing.
It makes me think about things we “think favorably toward” or give honor to in our culture. A team that wins a championship, a performance that inspires a standing ovation, even an impressive new car or a cutting edge technological gadget.
The word doxa developed from the root dokeo. It is used as a noun to mean “the character trait or aspect of someone of something worthy of high opinion, honor, praise, rewards, or splendor.”
The Greek Lexicon BDAG describes glory as “the condition of being bright or shining, brightness, splendor, radiance.”
This is a vital word to understand, because Scripture speaks of God’s “glory” as a major aspect of His character. He is called the “Father of glory” in Ephesians 1:17. Psalm 19:1 says that “the heavens declare the glory of God” (Hebrew word chabod: same idea as doxa).
The book of Ephesians also says that God saves us for “the praise of His glory” (Eph 1:14).
Why is it important to understand this word? Because it describes who God is, and a function of that characteristic in Him leads Him to save us. God works in our lives for the purpose of helping us recognize Him as glorious. This leads us to “glorify” (ascribe glory) to His name.
The Westminster Catechism starts off by saying “the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” This is a sound conclusion from Scripture. We exist to bring glory to God because He is glorious, and that is why He created us. We were made to give glory. The key for everyone of us is recognizing the objects and subjects we’re ascribing it to.
Good question to ask: How worthy is that thing that is receiving my doxa today?
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Your last paragraph sums it up perfectly. It describes why we were created-and what we are supposed to be doing! There is strong satisfaction and a great sense of belonging and direction in our living! I really like that!