The 3 Tenses of Salvation

The 3 Tenses of Salvation. There are three tenses to salvation … Past, Present and Future.

Past Tense: Justification

Separation from the Penalty of Sin. You have been saved.

1 Corinthians 6:11, Titus 3:5, Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:1-2, Colossians 2:13-14

Past Tense: Sanctification

Separation from the Power of Sin. You are being saved.

Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Peter 3:17-18, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Future Tense: Glorification

Separation from the Presence of Sin. You will be saved.

Matthew 10:22, James 1:12, Hebrews 10:39, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 3:2

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Steve Patterson

A Christian Blogger that enjoys blogging about the Bible, Theology, God, Jesus Christ, Christian Music, Family, Cats, Odd Holidays, sewing and much more. I have been blogging since 2004, however, I have been blogging on Courageous Christian Father since 2012. I enjoy listening to Christian Music. I am married with 1 daughter, 2 step-sons and a step daughter.

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