The Glory Is Certain. In Colossians 1:27, Paul wrote about a "mystery." Then he explained that the "mystery" among the Gentiles was "CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY." Though Paul was in a Roman prison, he was not without "HOPE." He wrote about it. Paul was absolutely certain about this "HOPE."
The Glory Is Shared. Since the Lord Jesus Christ had given "HOPE" to the Apostle Paul, he wanted to share that "HOPE" to the Colossian believers. Rather than being led to MOPE, as, perhaps, other prisoners in Rome, Paul was filled with certain "HOPE," because of his strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, His Saviour. He felt he must share this good news of "GLORY."
The Glory Is Defined. While living in inglorious surroundings, Paul was thinking of "GLORY." This was his "HOPE." The only One Who was able to make that "HOPE OF GLORY" possible was the Lord Jesus Christ, "OUR HOPE" (1 Timothy 1:1). This "HOPE OF GLORY" is possessed by everyone who has been born-again by genuine faith in the Saviour. All the re- deemed ones will receive this "GLORY" when they see their Saviour, and be "like Him" (1 John 3:2).
The Glory Shall Be Received. Paul looked forward to the day when his body would be "fashioned like" Christ's "GLORIOUS body" at the "first resurrec- tion" (Philippians 3:20-21; Revelation 20:5-6).
The Glory Is Certain. In Colossians 1:27, Paul wrote about a "mystery." Then he explained that the "mystery" among the Gentiles was "CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY." Though Paul was in a Roman prison, he was not without "HOPE." He wrote about it. Paul was absolutely certain about this "HOPE."
The Glory Is Shared. Since the Lord Jesus Christ had given "HOPE" to the Apostle Paul, he wanted to share that "HOPE" to the Colossian believers. Rather than being led to MOPE, as, perhaps, other prisoners in Rome, Paul was filled with certain "HOPE," because of his strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, His Saviour. He felt he must share this good news of "GLORY."
The Glory Is Defined. While living in inglorious surroundings, Paul was thinking of "GLORY." This was his "HOPE." The only One Who was able to make that "HOPE OF GLORY" possible was the Lord Jesus Christ, "OUR HOPE" (1 Timothy 1:1). This "HOPE OF GLORY" is possessed by everyone who has been born-again by genuine faith in the Saviour. All the re- deemed ones will receive this "GLORY" when they see their Saviour, and be "like Him" (1 John 3:2).
The Glory Shall Be Received. Paul looked forward to the day when his body would be "fashioned like" Christ's "GLORIOUS body" at the "first resurrec- tion" (Philippians 3:20-21; Revelation 20:5-6).
Waite, D. a.: - The author of this book, Dr. D. A. Waite, received a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in classical Greek and Latin from the University of Michigan in 1948, a Th.M. (Master of Theology), with high honors, in New Testament Greek Literature and Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1952, an M.A. (Master of Arts) in Speech from Southern Methodist University in 1953, a Th.D. (Doctor of Theology), with honors, in Bible Exposition from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1955, and a Ph.D. in Speech from Purdue University in 1961. He holds both New Jersey and Pennsylvania teacher certificates in Greek and Language Arts. He has been a teacher in the areas of Greek, Hebrew, Bible, Speech, and English for over thirty-five years in ten schools, including one junior high, one senior high, four Bible institutes, two colleges, two universities, and one seminary. He served his country as a Navy Chaplain for five years on active duty; pastored three churches; was Chairman and Director of the Radio and Audio-Film Commission of the American Council of Christian Churches; since 1969, has been Founder, President, and Director of THE BIBLE FOR TODAY; since 1978, has been President of the DEAN BURGON SOCIETY; has produced over 700 other studies, books, cassettes, VHS's, CD's, or VCR's on various topics; and is heard on a thirty-minute weekly radio program IN DEFENSE OF TRADITIONAL BIBLE TEXTS, on radio, shortwave, and streaming on the Internet at BibleForToday.org, 24/7/365. Dr. and Mrs. Waite have been married since 1948; they have four sons, one daughter, and, at present, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Since October 4, 1998, he has been the Pastor of the Bible For Today Baptist Church in Collngswood, New Jersey.
