For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Becoming the sons of God is the dignity and honor set before human beings as their high destiny and the very object for which they were created. The discipline of this present life is the preparation for that sonship. That sonship exists to honor God and to bless others.
Its full manifestation is still future, belonging to the life to come, when humanity restored to the image of God attains a glorious destiny. Even in this life glimpses of that communion and joy can already be tasted. The education begun here continues there, as the works of God and the theme of redemption open in ever new beauty.
Becoming the sons of God is the dignity and honor set before human beings as their high destiny and the very object for which they were created. The discipline of this present life is the preparation for that sonship. That sonship exists to honor God and to bless others.
Its full manifestation is still future, belonging to the life to come, when humanity restored to the image of God attains a glorious destiny. Even in this life glimpses of that communion and joy can already be tasted. The education begun here continues there, as the works of God and the theme of redemption open in ever new beauty.