Ever since the Apostle Paul was sent forth on his mission [of preaching], the greatest impulse was given and that full development which we find written in his Epistles. It was embodied in Christ, who died, rose and was glorified in heaven, but the Holy Spirit was given in order that God's Word as to this might be manifested, and manifested it was in Paul's preaching beyond all others, "according to the command of God our Savior." For never before did this title "God our Savior" receive such an illustration; never again can it be after such a sort, even when the glory shall be a defense, a cloud of smoke by day and a shining flame by night, upon every dwellingplace, upon mount Zion and upon her assemblies.
And it is all the more glorious, because it is a secret known only to faith, and preached therefore, instead of being established in power and visible display. Therefore it is now a "commandment of God our Savior." When glory dwells in the land of Israel, as it surely will under Messiah, and the new covenant is literally enjoyed by the earthly people, there will be no room for any such commandment.
It will then be the day for the triumph of the Most High God, possessor of heaven and earth, on the downfall of Satan's power. It will be a day, not so much for testimony by the Word, and hence for faith, as the manifestation of divine power and glory in the subduing of all adversaries by the Son of Man reigning over all peoples, nations and languages. Then too shall the world know that the Father sent His Son and loved those who now believe on Him during His rejection, when they behold them perfect in one and displayed in the same glory as was given to their Lord. [18]