The speaker concludes a four-part series on imputation, focusing on its relation to future tense salvation. Our future salvation is guaranteed because of our position in Christ, not dependent on how well we perform in our present life. Unlike teachings in some churches that tie salvation to performance, Scripture emphasizes that the certainty of our future salvation should impact how we live now, not the reverse.
Future Salvation of the Body and Soul
1 Corinthians 15: Paul teaches that resurrection brings transformation. Our corruptible, dishonorable, weak, and soulish bodies will be raised incorruptible, glorious, powerful, and spiritual. This change is necessary because flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. At the rapture, both the dead in Christ and the living will be changed.
Philippians 3:20–21: Christ will transform our “body of humiliation” into conformity with His glorious body, as previewed in His own resurrection body.
1 Peter 1:9: The salvation of our souls is described as the end (goal) of faith. Currently, our spirits are saved, but in the future our bodies and souls will also be fully redeemed.
Imputation and Our Position in Christ
Ephesians 2:4–7: We have been co-made alive, co-raised, and co-seated with Christ in the heavenlies. This imputation points forward to the demonstration of God’s grace in the ages to come.
Romans 8:16–18: Believers are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, guaranteed glorification despite present sufferings.
Galatians 4:6–7: Sons of God are no longer slaves but heirs through Christ.
Ephesians 3:6: Both Jews and Gentiles in the body of Christ are co-heirs, sharing equally in the inheritance.
2 Timothy 2:11–12: Since we co-died with Christ, we will co-live and co-reign with Him.
Present Effects of Future Certainty
Romans 8:28–30: God has set boundaries for believers to be conformed to Christ’s image, ensuring justification and glorification.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18: The rapture provides hope and comfort, affecting how Christians grieve and encouraging mutual consolation.
1 Peter 3:7: Husbands must honor their wives as co-heirs of the grace of life, showing how this truth shapes relationships.
1 John 3:2–3: The hope of being like Christ when He appears has a purifying effect on believers now.
Conclusion
Future salvation is certain because of our identification with Christ. Our inheritance as co-heirs with Him is guaranteed, not based on performance, but on Christ’s completed work. This assurance should comfort us, influence how we live, and purify our conduct in the present.
Future Salvation of the Body and Soul
1 Corinthians 15: Paul teaches that resurrection brings transformation. Our corruptible, dishonorable, weak, and soulish bodies will be raised incorruptible, glorious, powerful, and spiritual. This change is necessary because flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. At the rapture, both the dead in Christ and the living will be changed.
Philippians 3:20–21: Christ will transform our “body of humiliation” into conformity with His glorious body, as previewed in His own resurrection body.
1 Peter 1:9: The salvation of our souls is described as the end (goal) of faith. Currently, our spirits are saved, but in the future our bodies and souls will also be fully redeemed.
Imputation and Our Position in Christ
Ephesians 2:4–7: We have been co-made alive, co-raised, and co-seated with Christ in the heavenlies. This imputation points forward to the demonstration of God’s grace in the ages to come.
Romans 8:16–18: Believers are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, guaranteed glorification despite present sufferings.
Galatians 4:6–7: Sons of God are no longer slaves but heirs through Christ.
Ephesians 3:6: Both Jews and Gentiles in the body of Christ are co-heirs, sharing equally in the inheritance.
2 Timothy 2:11–12: Since we co-died with Christ, we will co-live and co-reign with Him.
Present Effects of Future Certainty
Romans 8:28–30: God has set boundaries for believers to be conformed to Christ’s image, ensuring justification and glorification.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18: The rapture provides hope and comfort, affecting how Christians grieve and encouraging mutual consolation.
1 Peter 3:7: Husbands must honor their wives as co-heirs of the grace of life, showing how this truth shapes relationships.
1 John 3:2–3: The hope of being like Christ when He appears has a purifying effect on believers now.
Conclusion
Future salvation is certain because of our identification with Christ. Our inheritance as co-heirs with Him is guaranteed, not based on performance, but on Christ’s completed work. This assurance should comfort us, influence how we live, and purify our conduct in the present.