The Cross: Foundation Of Our Faith

At the point of faith in The Lord Jesus Christ, God declares us righteous through justification, canceling our sin-guilt by His grace. From that point it becomes a settled "past" experience. This is the foundation of our faith.

JUSTIFICATION--the grace of the cross . . . saved from the penalty of sin.

SANCTIFICATION--the gift of the cross . . . saved from the power of sin.

GLORIFICATION--the guarantee of the cross . . . saved from the presence of sin. 

Justification is a divine pronouncement.

Sanctification is an on-going process.

Glorification is a certain promise.

At some point in the "future" God will glorify every believer. We will be like Him. This is the foundation of our future.

Hebrews 12:1-2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross despising the shame . . .