Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Glorification: Perfected in Christ

Nov 17, 2023

07:18

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Discover the concept of glorification as the ultimate goal of our transformation into Christ's image. Explore the certainty of God's work and embrace the privileges we have in Christ.

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Glorification is the final stage of believers' conformity to Christ, where they retain their uniqueness while bearing His family likeness in the new world.

The past tense verbs used by Paul in relation to glorification emphasize the absolute certainty and security of the process, guaranteeing that God's work will be brought to completion for all who are in Christ.

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The Concept of Glorification

Glorification, as explained in Romans 8:30, is the final stage of believers' conformity to the likeness of Jesus. It is described as the ultimate reality of being transformed into Christ's image. While each individual will still retain their uniqueness, they will bear the family likeness of Jesus in the new world. Additionally, Paul's use of past tense verbs in relation to glorification suggests that this process has already begun in the lives of believers. This emphasizes the completed work of God and assures that those who have been justified will also be glorified, guaranteeing the eventual fulfillment of their conformity to Christ.

Glorification: Perfected in Christ

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The Certainty of Glorification

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God has set His heart on perfecting us in the likeness of His Son. Today, Sinclair Ferguson presents the glorious destiny that has been guaranteed for all the redeemed in Christ.

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