Facing sin, suffering, and an uncertain future, it’s easy to become pessimistic, but believers in Christ know the best is yet to come. God promises that one day he will redeem his image bearers and renew the earth. Few books are written on the doctrine of glorification, but its promise of restoration brings urgent hope for Christ followers.
In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Graham A. Cole examines the concept of divine glory as well as God’s plan for redeeming individual believers, the church, and the universe. Identifying two phases of glorification—one in this life and a final transformation into Christlikeness—Cole defines the role of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the sanctification process. Through careful study of Scripture, he shows Christians how their future identity as glorified beings should impact their perspective today.
144 pages.
Series Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Our Glorious God
Chapter 2: The Glorious Divine Project
Chapter 3: The Pathway to Glory
Chapter 4: Glorification, the Prospect
Chapter 5: Who Will Be Glorified? Who Will Be Excluded?
Conclusion
Further Reading
General Index
Scripture Index
SSST Glorification: An Introduction is in the following collections: