Salvation Part 5 – Glorification

Subject: Salvation Part 5 – Glorification

Scripture Reading: Romans 8: 16 - 25, 29 - 30

Memory Verses: Philippians 3: 20 - 21

Objective: To understand the doctrine of glorification, the final and complete transformation of believers at Christ’s return and to show its place in the full plan of salvation.

Introduction: Glorification is the divine and final act in the order of salvation (ordo salutis) where believers are perfected in body and spirit. It is the culmination of God’s saving work, where the justified and sanctified are finally conformed to the image of His Son (Romans 8: 29 - 30). Glorification offers hope to believers who suffer, struggle with sin, or yearn for final deliverance. The Greek word doxazō means to glorify, to render or esteem glorious, or to clothe with splendor. Glorification is both a future reality and a present hope, guaranteed by God’s promise and power.

1.     What is glorification, and how does Scripture describe its nature? Romans 8: 16 - 25, 1 Corinthians 15: 42 - 54, 2 Corinthians 4: 16 - 18

2.     What is the timing and context in which glorification occurs? 1 Thessalonians 4: 16 - 17, 1 Corinthians 15: 51 - 52, Philippians 3: 20 - 21, Colossians 3: 4

3.     What is the relationship between glorification and the believer’s resurrection? John 5: 28 - 29, Romans 6: 5, Luke 20: 35 - 36

Note: These passages show that glorification is the complete and irreversible transformation of our physical bodies and spiritual condition. It is tied to the second coming of Christ and the resurrection of the righteous, completing salvation and fulfilling the promise of eternal life in bodily form.

4.     What is the connection between glorification and predestination? Romans 8: 29 - 30, Ephesians 1: 4 - 5 & 11 - 14

5.     What will our glorified state be like? 1 John 3: 2 - 3, Daniel 12: 2 - 3, Matthew 13: 43, Revelation 21: 1 - 5, Revelation 22: 1 - 5

Note: Glorification is not a reward for works, but the completion of God’s eternal purpose in Christ. These Scriptures describe a state of immortality, perfection, communion with God, and eternal purpose.

6.     What hope and motivation does glorification give believers now? Titus 2: 13 - 14, 1 Peter 1: 3 - 9, 2 Corinthians 5: 1 - 10, Hebrews 12: 1 - 2

Conclusion: Glorification is the crowning jewel of salvation. It anchors Christian hope in the future, fuels perseverance in the present, and is God’s final act to bring us into perfect, eternal fellowship with Him, fully redeemed in spirit and body, incapable of corruption or sin, forever secure in glory. It is not merely an event, but the eternal reality for the saved.

Closing reflection: Do I long for the day when I shall be like Christ, clothed in incorruption and freed from sin? LORD, keep me faithful until that day, and let the hope of glorification strengthen me through every trial. In Jesus’ name, Amen.