Is divine glory defined by brilliance or by the depth of sacrifice?
In short: Theologian Christopher Southgate explores whether God's glory is restricted to moments of beauty or if it can be found within human suffering. He argues that understanding this requires looking past outward power toward the internal mechanics of divine love.
Southgate suggests that God's glory is not merely a display of brilliance or raw power. Instead, he posits that it is best understood as the profound depth of divine love, specifically as it is revealed through sacrifice. This perspective is rooted in the incarnation of Jesus, which Southgate views as a commitment to the entirety of creation.
By reframing glory as a commitment to all of existence—including its pain—the discussion moves from aesthetic appreciation to a deeper theological exploration of how the divine interacts with the world.
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