Baptist History, Heritage & Distinctives –Historic Baptist Ecclessiology – Part 10 of 11

Thomas E Kresal Admin · February 13, 2020

Baptist History, Heritage & Distinctives –Historic Baptist Ecclessiology – Part 10 of 11

9. Glory In The Church

“Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. “(Eph. 3:21.) More literally translated: “To him the glory in the church in Christ Jesus, unto all the generations of the eon of the eons.”

We have here a Spirit-inspired declaration or prayer. If it was a prayer, as the KJ version indicates, it nevertheless declares an assured fulfillment, for the Holy Spirit does not inspire vain prayers. “He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” (Rom. 8:27.)

Therefore we understand that God gets glory in the church in Christ Jesus. This was true in Paul’s day and it was to continue “unto all the generations of the eon of the eons,” an expression of eternity beyond our comprehension. But He could not get glory in the church unless the church continued to exist. And of course He is far from getting glory in an imaginary “invisible” church whose advocates reject and deny the plain, simple, straightforward teachings and promises of His Word.

Thomas E. Kresal from: “Ten Bible Proofs Of Baptist Perpetuity” by Rosco Brong http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/brong.sermon.bapt.perpet.htm