Glorification

Definition: Glorification is the future hope assured to all believers to be realized in heaven. We will be made perfect, ceasing from sin and enjoying complete fellowship with God and man in a restored world.

Scriptures: Colossians 3:3-4; Romans 8:28-30; 2 Corinthians 3:18

Study: As we move into a focus on eschatology (study of the last things) in our final weeks of this year, it is appropriate to consider the words of Herman Bavinck: “Eschatology....is rooted in Christology and is itself Christology, the teaching of the final, complete triumph of Christ and his kingdom over all his enemies.” As we consider the end times, we are grounded in the fundamental truth that the kingdoms of this world are becoming the Kingdom of our God. And we shall be made into perfect citizens of that kingdom, freed from every encumbrance that would hinder us from entering fully into the world and work of our Lord.

Questions to Ask: (these will help process the truth learned)

- When will glorification happen?

- Is it possible for a person to become perfect in this life?

- What does glorification have to do with the “all things” of Romans 8:28?