doxology
Together, the two words translate directly to “words of glory” or “utterance of praise.”
When we think of doxology, typically we think of a song or a hymn sung at the end of a church service - and that’s not incorrect.
However, in Scripture, doxology is so much more.
Oftentimes for the Biblical authors, a doxology was a written, poetic and worshipful explosion of praise which followed foundational truths (or doctrines) about Jesus and the Gospel.
The word doxology comes from two words in ancient Greek:
That’s why we’ve decided to introduce a collection of expository teachings through several books of the Bible that each contain their own doxologies or explosions of praise after they expound on the doctrinal truths of Jesus and the Gospel.
Colossians & Philippians available now.
Romans coming soon.
“doxa”
meaning “glory” or “praise”
“logia”
meaning “word” or “speaking”
Romans is the fullest telling of the gospel ever written. And after all the arguing and aching, it does the only thing it can. It breaks into praise.
Why we called Romans doxology
Paul wrote to a church in Rome he had never met, and he gave them everything — sin and grace, law and freedom, wrath and mercy, Israel and the nations. Sixteen chapters that climb from our ruin all the way up to the mercy of God.
And when he reaches the top, he can't hold it in:
“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! … For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”
Rom 11v33-36