Bedeutung Der Herrlichkeit Des Herrn Für Ekk-Lesiologie und Gemeindebau : Eine biblisch-Theologiesche Untersuchung anhand exemplarischer ekklesiologien des 20.JH. = The meaning of the glory of the lord in ecclesiology and the churchplanting/Churchgrowth : a biblical-Theologiccal examination of selected ecclesiologies of the 20th century
Brassel, Marianne
Christ has entrusted mysteries to his church which are essential for its life, teaching and mission
and are to be explored in their meaning. One of it is “the glory of the Lord”. In a variety of ways
the biblical testimony speaks of “the glory of the Lord”, which has revealed itself diversely and at
all times. It has played a central role in God’s encounter with man in the Old and New covenant.
God in his glory took his abode in the temple in order to establish worship. For this reason he let
his glory become man in Jesus and let his glory live in man and in his church by his spirit up to its
completion. The church has been called to the glory of God revealed in Christ. In spite of the broad
biblical basis this term has played only a marginal role in many ecclesiologies until today. In present
churches the glory of the Lord still remains an abstract term for many. It is not differentiated in
any way or recognized in its meaning for the church. For this reason some of the most important
ecclesiologies of the 20th century in German language are examined regarding the meaning and importance
of the glory of the Lord. They are checked regarding its impact for ecclesiology and
church-development. Its role will be compared with that in the bible. The conclusions are meant to
be inspirations and impulses for ecclesiology and for church growth, for church life and community
and for its mission in the world.
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