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Radiance of God's Glory
ἀπαύγασμα τῆς δόξης
The Radiance of God's Glory — the outshining of the Father's being
Symbol: The sunbeam from the sun — glory radiating from its source
“The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.”
Hebrews 1:3
Hebrews says the Son is the radiance — the light streaming out of God's glory. He is not a reflection of God; He is the outshining of God.
What the name means
Apaugasma means the brightness that radiates from a light source — the Son is not separate from the glory; He IS the glory shining.
He sustains all things by His powerful word — the same radiance that reveals God also holds creation together.
He is the exact representation of God's being — you do not see a copy; you see the original in action.
How to pray this name
- Pray: 'Radiance of God's glory, shine into my heart — I want to see God in You.'
- Pray it when God feels distant — the Radiance is near, sustaining all things, including you.
Radiance of God's glory, You outshine from the Father and sustain all things. Shine into my heart today. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is the radiance of God's glory — I see God clearly because the Son shines Him into my life.
Study further
2 Corinthians 4:4 · Colossians 1:15 · John 1:14 · John 14:9