Adopted by God 1. Sanctified by God 1. On what basis is this change actually taking place in us. There are times when we need to let go, if you will, but this will not do as a comprehensive view of holiness. Glorified by God 1.
Glorification includes the resurrection of the body to perfect holiness and redemption.
Remember, God was completely sovereign in the death of his Son, but the Jews and wicked men acted freely to commit the crime. The point is, that though there is tension between divine sovereignty and human freedom and responsibility, do not fall off either the side that sees God's decree or plan as rigidly fixed from a human perspective or that he does not know the future and responds to it as it occurs. This is the best balance between the clear statements of Scripture and our experience as relatively free creatures. We have a father who knows us through and through and still loves us. He understands us intimately and longs to hear our cries and comfort our hearts.