Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Today we learn God does four things that precede the three installments of righteousness we receive; and those are Justification, Sanctification and finally Glorification.  We know Faith precedes justification instantly.  But what precedes that?  Paul explains three other important events that occur before our faith and leaves no room for boasting.  God alone saves, lest anyone boast.

Currently we’re all in process.  God is sanctifying us: making the unholy, holy; and so, for now, we groan for glory.  Paul wants us to know there is really no condemnation any more for those of us who are in Christ.  If there is any evidence of the Spirit of God at work in you, you’re guaranteed of the outcome.  When God saves he saves.  Your salivation is as good as done.  God bless you in the knowledge of our Blessed Savior!

- Pastor John

Other Scripture Referenced: 

Ephesians 1:3-4