Glory
Trace how divine glory, revealed majesty, and Christ-centered exaltation move across Scripture.
What is a motif?
Definition: A motif is a recurring image, pattern, or symbol that the biblical authors use across the whole of Scripture to carry meaning, like a thread woven through both Testaments.
Why it matters: Motifs show how Scripture interprets itself. When you see a motif in a passage, you can trace where it comes from, where it leads, and how Christ fulfills it.
How to read this page: Start with the summary, then trace the canonical witness across Old and New Testament passages to see the full arc.
Trace how divine glory, revealed majesty, and Christ-centered exaltation move across Scripture.
Matthew
Mark
Luke
Cost of Discipleship and Cross-Bearing; Fulfillment of Scripture and Divine Plan
John
Glory; Believe / Faith Response; Hour (Timing of Glorification)
Romans
Peace, Hope, and Assurance Flowing from Justification; Life in the Spirit, Adoption, and Future Glory
Philippians
1 Peter
New Birth into a Living Hope and Inheritance; Witness Through Honorable Conduct Among Unbelievers