The Man in Glory VS Leading Us into Glory

 

The Man in Glory VS Leading Us into Glory

Hebrews 2:10 For it was fitting that He, for whom and through whom all things exist, should be the author of the salvation of many sons, in order that he might bring them to glory, should perfect them through suffering.

Col 1:27 - Christ in you, the hope of glory

Heb 6:20 - Jesus as forerunner...entered within the veil for us

1 Cor 2:7 - God predestined us for glory before ages

Rom 8:17-18,21 - Suffer with Him, glorified with Him

2 Cor 3:18 - Transformed into same image from glory to glory

Heb 7:25 - Able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him

 

Analysis Item	The Man in Glory	Leading Us into Glory
Core Meaning	Christ as the glorified Savior who completed the work of redemption in glory	Christ as the Originator and Captain leading believers into the same glory through a process
Identity & Position	• The Originator (Captain) of salvation • The Forerunner who has entered glory first • The perfect Man in glory • The source of the seed of glory • The Man of God's glory	• Pioneer, Forerunner (Heb 6:20) • High Priest interceding for us • Leader and Supplier • Captain of warfare • Originator (Captain)
State of Completion	• Fully glorified • Overcame death and bondage • Reigning in resurrection • Completely holy, free and transcendent • Authority in His hands	• Ongoing work • Continuous leading process • Leading us through suffering • Progressive transformation • Supplying God into us
Life Quality	• No sickness, no weakness • Strong and powerful • Peace endures, joy shining • All-wise, kind, tender • Hopeful and waiting • How tender! Able to soar upward!	• Seed growing within us • Victory through warfare • Transformation from glory to glory • Progressive manifestation • Seed of glory flowering from within us • Passing through us
Method of Achievement	• Through a lifetime process of warfare (Luke 12:49-50) • Completing the work of redemption • Resurrection and ascension to glory • He pioneered warfare into glory	• Through the process of suffering (Heb 10:32-35) • Through High Priest's intercession and supply • Transformation process on the highway to Zion • We are saved into glory through suffering
Nature of Work	• Completed redemption • Result of victory • Manifestation of glory • Life living for us	• Ongoing salvation work • Transformation in progress • Supplying God into us • Growth of glory seed within us
Temporal Aspect	Completed (past perfect tense)	Ongoing (present continuous tense)
Spatial Position	In heavenly glory	Within us and with us
Primary Function	Source and standard of glory	Transmission and growth of glory
Believers' Experience	Complete state of glory  (objective truth)	Progressive glorification process  (subjective experience)
Warfare Aspect	• His life was a process of warfare for glory • Completed warfare, victorious entry into glory	• Growth of glory seed within us is a warfare process • We are on the same path of warfare
Nature of Glory	• Glory is the divine element flowering from within us  • Already sown within us as seed of divine element	• The glory we will enter is that divine element already sown within us as seed (2 Thes 1:9) • The same glory God destined for us
Practical Application - Basis of Faith	• Confidence in Christ's victory • Looking to Christ in glory • Taking Him as perfect standard • Drawing on His life in glory	• Trusting in continuous guidance • Seeing meaning in sufferings • Expecting full manifestation of glory • Letting glory pass through us
Practical Application - Life Practice	• Drawing on Christ's life in glory • Letting His life pass through us • Resting in His completed work • His life in glory is for us	• Cooperating with transformation process • Learning obedience through suffering • Actively participating in spiritual warfare • Being transformed on highway to Zion
Primary Scripture Support	1 John 3:9 - God's seed (word) remains in him Luke 12:49-50 - I came to cast fire on earth...I have a baptism to be baptized with	1 Thes 2:12 - God who calls you into His kingdom and glory 2 Thes 1:9 - Eternal destruction away from the Lord's presence and glory
Suffering & Glory	Already achieved glory through suffering	Heb 10:32-35 - Remember former days...great conflict of sufferings...great reward 2 Cor 4:16-18 - Light momentary affliction...eternal weight of glory
Transformation Process	Complete transformation  achieved	Psa 84:5-7 - Highway to Zion in their hearts...through valley of weeping...strength to strength
High Priestly Ministry	High Priest who completed redemption	Heb 2:16-18 - Like His brothers in all things...merciful and faithful high priest Heb 8:2 - Minister in sanctuary, true tabernacle
Summary Points	• Christ's completed work of redemption • His perfect state in glory • Source of our hope of glory • Objective truth and standard	• Christ's ongoing salvation work • Our participation in glorification process • Achieving glory through suffering and transformation • Subjective experience and realization
Mutual Relationship	Foundation and Goal - Provides source and ultimate standard of glory	Process and Method - Realizes manifestation of glory in us

  

Key Findings:

 "The One in Glory" represents Christ's completed work of redemption and His perfect state in glory.

 "Leading Us into Glory" represents Christ's ongoing work of salvation as the Originator and Captain.

 

Tense Difference:

The former is completed (Past Perfect), while the latter is ongoing (Present Progressive).

 

This contrast helps us understand that:

Christ is both the source and standard of our glory (the One in Glory) and the Guide who leads us to that same glory (Leading Us into Glory).

  

*Please refer to June 2025 Summer Training, General Theme: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (Part 3), Chapter 7: The Originator (Captain) and Forerunner of Salvation, Leading Many Sons into Glory by Entering Within the Veil and Exiting Outside the Camp.