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<p> In the [[Scripture]] the idea of glorification deals with the ultimate perfection of believers. The word "glorification" is not used in the [[Hebrew]] Old [[Testament]] or the [[Greek]] New Testament, but the idea of glorification is conveyed by the Greek verb <i> doxazo </i> [ [[Psalm]] 73:24; Daniel 12:3 ), the New Testament is considerably fuller and richer in its development, making it explicit that believers will be glorified ( Romans 8:17,30; 2 Thessalonians 1:12 ). </p> <p> [[Despite]] the fact that one of the key verses ( Romans 8:30 ) appears to place glorification in the past, it is in all other passages seen as future, to be hoped for ( Romans 5:2; Colossians 1:27 ), to be revealed ( Romans 8:18; 1 Peter 5:1 ), and to be obtained ( 2 Thessalonians 2:14; 2 Timothy 2:10 ). Specifically, glorification arrives with the second coming of [[Christ]] ( Ephesians 5:27; Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 3:4; 2 Thessalonians 1:10 ), accompanied by the resurrection of believers ( 1 Corinthians 15:43 ) and the day of judgment ( Romans 2:5-10 ). Its duration is eternal (2Col 4:17; 2 Timothy 2:10; 1 Peter 5:10 ). </p> <p> Like other facets of salvation, glorification is the work of God ( Romans 8:30 ). To it believers are called ( 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 Peter 5:10 ), brought ( Hebrews 2:10 ), and foreordained ( 1 Corinthians 2:7 ). God both prepares us for glory ( Romans 9:23 ) and prepares glory for us ( 1 Corinthians 2:9 ). It is ours by inheritance ( Romans 8:17 ). At the same time, however, we have our part to play: glorification should be sought ( Romans 2:7 ), and it will be wrought in us through our affliction and suffering ( Romans 8:17; 2Col 4:17; 2 Timothy 2:10-11 ). </p> <p> [[Glorification]] involves first of all the believer's sanctification or moral perfection ( 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; Hebrews 2:10-11 ), in which the believer will be made glorious, holy, and blameless ( Ephesians 5:27 ). The process of sanctification is at work in us now ( 2 Corinthians 3:18 ) but moves from one degree of glory to another until it reaches final glory. </p> <p> Second, the body participates in glorification ( Romans 8:23; 1Col 15:43; Philippians 3:21 ), which is the believer's deliverance and liberty ( Romans 8:21 ). As a result, the glorified body is immortal ( Romans 2:7 ), imperishable, powerful, and spiritual ( 1 Corinthians 15:43-44 ). Moreover, creation itself participates in this aspect of glorification ( Romans 8:21 ). </p> <p> In the third place, glorification brings participation in the kingdom of God ( 1 Thessalonians 2:12 ), even to the point of our reigning with Christ ( 2 Timothy 2:10-12 ). </p> <p> Finally, glorification is in some sense a partaking of God's own glory ( Romans 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Peter 5:10 ). </p> <p> [[David]] K. Huttar </p> <p> <i> See also </i> [[Salvation]] </p> <p> <i> Bibliography </i> . S. Aalen, <i> NIDNTT, </i> 2:44-52; R. B. Dillard, <i> BEB, </i> 2:869-70; M. R. Gordon, <i> ZPEB, </i> 2:730-35; E. F. Harrison, <i> EDT, </i> pp. 443-44; idem, <i> ISBE, </i> 2:477-83; B. L. Ramm, <i> BEB, </i> 1:869-70. </p> <p> </p>

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