One Life and Glory
Subtitle: Miraculously Normal Living and Service
Publisher: Henry Hon
Published: January, 2020
Place of publication: United States of America
ISBN-13: 9781732556331
Copyright date: January, 2020
Description: One Life & Glory: Miraculously Normal Living and Service by Henry Hon is the final installment in a trilogy (One Ekklesia, One Truth, One Life & Glory) designed to help believers fulfill Jesus Christ’s prayer for the oneness of His followers in John 17.
The book explores what Hon calls "miraculously normal living," a state where the supernatural life of Christ is expressed through the ordinary, mundane activities of daily life, family, and work. It focuses specifically on the two remaining gifts Jesus gave to ensure the unity of His people: Eternal Life and Divine Glory.
The book is structured into two primary sections:
Part 1: Life for Living – Outlines four essentials for spiritual growth and maturity: Nutrients (eating the Word and drinking the Spirit), Air (unceasing prayer in the "Good Land" of Christ), Exercise (teaching others and maintaining a clear conscience), and Sleep (resting in the finished work of Christ’s death).
Part 2: Glory for Service – Details a God-ordained way for every believer to function as a minister. This service progresses through four stages: Begetting (spreading the gospel), Cherishing (nurturing others like a nursing mother), Exhorting (discipling like a father), and Building (participating in the mutuality of the ekklesia).
Hon emphasizes that the building of the Body of Christ is not the work of a professional clergy class but is the responsibility of every believer. He argues that this "miraculously normal" service is most effectively practiced "house to house," where diverse believers can gather in "spiritual democracy" to experience true fellowship and unity.
Ultimately, One Life & Glory serves as a practical manual for those seeking to move past religious tradition into a vibrant, functional relationship with Christ and His corporate Body.