04.4. Man Glorified
MAN GLORIFIED A Glorious Victory The future that the hard-pressed and struggling saints have to look forward to is one characterized in every way by victory. On this earth, redeemed man is assaulted on every side: by persecution from without the Church, heresies springing up from within, the temptations and lies of the devil whispered in his ear, the remaining corruption in his own soul ever dragging him down; but at the end of the race, he will be vindicated against all his enemies; his triumph, through Christ, over sin, the world, the devil, and even death itself will be secured; he will be brought into a final and glorious rest from all his struggles, and will enjoy eternal rewards and unswayed dominion over the earth. Just as Christ suffered in his life on earth, but then ascended in victory to reign over all the universe, so Christians are following in his victory train, partaking of his sufferings now, so that they might be assured a share in his glory later.
1. Vindication from his Enemies
Isaiah 54:15-17 Jeremiah 51:7-10
2 Timothy 4:14 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Revelation 6:9-17 Revelation 18:2-6 Revelation 19:1-21.
Triumph
Isaiah 25:8-9 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 2 Corinthians 2:14 3.Rest
Exodus 20:8-11 Leviticus 25:2-13
Isaiah 66:22-23 Matthew 11:28-30
Hebrews 3:7-4 Revelation 14:13 4.Reward
Matthew 6:17-21 Matthew 25:14-46 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 1 Corinthians 15:58 2 Corinthians 5:10
Hebrews 11:26 Revelation 22:12-21.
Reign
1 Peter 2:9 Revelation 1:5-6 Revelation 5:9-10 A Glorious Spirit The final goal of redemption is nothing short of a recreation into the very image of Christ, the perfect man. When our redemption is complete, we will partake of Christ’s glory, share in his righteousness, partake of his sinlessness, and reflect him perfectly.
1. Recreated in the Image of Christ
Romans 8:28-32 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 1 Corinthians 15:49 2 Corinthians 4:4-11 2 Corinthians 5:17 Ephesians 4:20-24 Colossians 3:9-10 1 John 3:22.
Robed in the Righteousness of Christ
Galatians 3:27 Colossians 3:12-14
Revelation 6:11 Revelation 7:9-10 Revelation 19:7-21.
Free from All Sin Ephesians 5:25-27 Hebrews 12:22-23
Jude 1:24-25 Revelation 14:1-5 Revelation 21:7-8 Revelation 21:27 Revelation 22:14-15 A Glorious Body The effects of redemption do not stop with the immaterial aspect of man. Man was created as a physical being, and the consequences of sin had a devastating effect on his body; but the glorious result of Christ’s work will be a new, resurrection body that can never decay or grow old. The firstfruits and guarantee of this glorified body that we will one day possess is Jesus’ own resurrection body. Just as God raised Jesus from the dead, so he will one day raise the bodies of all his saints, and clothe them with incorruptible flesh, that can never be oppressed by sickness or pain. In their glorified state, the saints will be like the angels in this respect, that they will no longer be marrying or reproducing, but will have all their deepest emotional and social needs satisfied by their marriage union with Christ.
Romans 8:23 1.Like Christ’s Resurrection Body
Romans 8:11 1 Corinthians 6:13-14 1 Corinthians 15:12-26 2 Corinthians 4:13-14
Colossians 1:18 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Eternal
Daniel 12:2-3 2 Corinthians 5:1-21.
Incorruptible 1 Corinthians 15:35-58.
Unmarrying Matthew 22:23-30 A Glorious Environment When man first sinned, the consequences of his rebellion extended to his environment, and creation itself was put under a terrible curse; but Christ’s work of redemption likewise extends to all of creation. Just as man himself will be recreated perfectly, in his spirit and his body, so all of creation will be created anew, and become a fitting environment for glorified mankind to dwell with Immanuel, God in the flesh, our Redeemer Jesus Christ. For all eternity, the saints will dwell in peace and unity, joyfully working in their perfect environment, feasting together with gladness, never again to experience pain, sickness, sorrow, or the toilsome travail that characterizes this life. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
1. A New Earth
2 Peter 3:5-14 Revelation 21:1-2 Revelation 21:10-27.
Dwelling in the Presence of God 2 Corinthians 5:6-8
Revelation 21:3 Revelation 21:22-23 Revelation 22:1-21.
Living in Peace and Unity
Isaiah 65:25 4.With no Tears or Sorrow
Isaiah 65:18-20 Revelation 21:4-27.
Joyfully Feasting
Matthew 26:29 Revelation 19:6-21.
Joyfully Working
Isaiah 65:21-22 Revelation 21:24-26 Summative Description:
Man Glorified is not able to sin.