Glorification is God's transformative work that begins now and continues throughout our lives, not just our eternal destination. Paul describes our earthly experience as camping in temporary tents while longing for our heavenly dwelling. This perspective helps us understand why we feel unsettled in this world and why suffering often shapes us more than comfort. While we're camping, God calls us to exercise cross-shaped authority through service and sacrifice, taking responsibility for what's within our reach. The Holy Spirit serves as our deposit, guaranteeing our eternal inheritance and providing evidence of God's work in our lives.

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

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From Series: "Saved"

SAVED! That’s the new sermon series that launches this weekend at GCC. We’re going to dig into God’s Word and learn about the miraculous gift of salvation that we received when we confess Jesus as Lord of our lives. Think of these sermons as a “deep down in the heart” look at how Jesus forgives our sin and changes our lives. We begin this weekend as we answer the question “How do you become a Christian” with a study of Romans 10:8-17. It’s a bit of a backward journey to the powerful truth that “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

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