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suffering faithfully. God will help them do it in a way that honors Him. The result is that those
watching will see the truth of their testimony concerning Christ. This passage is talking about living a
Godly life until Christ returns. So, this passage is talking about sanctification. They are believers, so
they are already justified. Works have no bearing on justification as an aspect of salvation. We are
justified by faith alone.

3. Does this passage refer to a future hope or glory when Christ returns? See Titus 3:12
Paul tells Titus that believers are to wait for the blessed hope and glorious return of Christ. This
passage therefore is talking about glorification.

Introduction to Soteriology

19.4 Let’s Practice this Lesson. . .

1. Name three Aspects of salvation.

2. What works must a person do to be justified?

3-5. How does Norman Geisler define justification, sanctification, and glorification?
Justification -

Sanctification -

Glorification –

6. In one or two sentences, explain why it is important to determine which aspect of salvation is being
used in a text of scripture?

7. What does a believer need to do to become like Christ experientially?

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