Over the past few weeks, we’ve argued that all the beauty we see in this world is a reflection of the beauty of the One who created it. Our great God is the source of all beauty, and all beautiful things merely reflect his great beauty like the moon reflects the great light of the sun.

With this in mind, it stands to reason that beautiful things would grow increasingly more beautiful as they more accurately reflect the greatness, glory, and majesty of God. Not only is this true of each one of God’s people as they grow in sanctification and thereby reflect more of his goodness and beauty, but, according to Scripture, it is never more true than in the person and work of Jesus Christ himself.

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