For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.
Some passages referred to in this podcast: 1 Peter 4:1-3; 1 John 2:15-17; Jude 4; Titus 2:11-14.
Terminology:
- Justification — becoming right with God. Usually refers to initial salvation. See Romans 4-5.
- Sanctification — being transformed inwardly by the power of the Spirit to take on the character of Christ. Usually refers to ongoing change. See Romans 8.
- Edification — viewing the church as the body of Christ, we strive to build it up through love and using the gifts God has given us. See Romans 12.
- Glorification — being exalted with Christ as biblical hope is consummated. See Romans 8.
Suggested for memory: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (6:23).