On a 3 x 5 index card, I have been writing notes and symbols about the process of spiritual life and death. Also many other 3 x 5 cards with various thoughts and conclusions that come and go. Not to miss anything, but to write while immersed in spirit and reading. As abbreviated mapping, this one goes something like this:
(1) Justification ————-> Event: At spiritual rebirth
Kept from Penalty of Sin & Evil
(2) Sanctification ———–> Process: Transformation & renewal of your soul during life
Kept from Power of Sin & Evil
(3) Glorification ————-> Event: At physical death
Kept from Presence of Sin & Evil
To post this kind of content is my cross to bear at the risk of being confused, wrong, or ridiculed. There’s more to it, but Christ didn’t only die for our sinful rebellion, He also had to live for our righteousness. He is our righteousness. A double imputation. Our sinful rebellion to His death and our redemption. His righteousness is imputed to us. His life of perfect obedience is just as necessary for our eternal life as is His atoning death at the crucifixion. Our sin to Him, His righteousness to us.
