What Is Glorification in the Bible — In Biblical Context
Glorification is the final step of salvation, when believers receive resurrected, sinless, immortal bodies like Christ's.
Glorification is the final step of salvation, when believers receive resurrected, sinless, immortal bodies like Christ's.
"Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified." — Romans 8:30 (KJV)
The Biblical Context
Glorification is the final and consummating work of God's saving grace. Justification declares the believer righteous, sanctification gradually conforms him to Christ, and glorification completes the work by removing every trace of sin and granting an imperishable, glorified body. 'When he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is' (1 John 3:2). At the resurrection, believers will exchange their mortal bodies for immortal ones, fitted for eternal life in the new heaven and new earth. There will be no more sin, sorrow, sickness, or death. Glorification is the believer's certain hope, guaranteed by the resurrection of Christ Himself.
Where It Sits in Scripture
The core passage for this question, Romans 8:30, sits inside Romans 8. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.
"Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified."
Supporting Passages
"It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power."
"Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body."
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