Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection? A. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up to glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity. 1 Cor. 15:43; Matt. 25:23; Matt. 10:32; 1 John 3:2; 1 Cor. 13:12; 1 Thess. 4:17-18.
Introduction • The connection between questions 36-38
• Refuting Dualism (1 Cor. 15:51-53; Rom. 8:23)
I: Final and entire glorification
A: For believers alone
B: Glorification is an immutable (i.e. unchangeable), sinless state that we will be in forever in heaven.
II: Full and final vindication
A: Our final justification – a legal fiction?
B: Openly acknowledged and acquitted based upon Christ’s work alone
III: Full enjoyment of God forever
A: Unhindered by sin, in perfect fellowship with God and the saints
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...