The Son of God came down from heaven in grace, He is gone up in righteousness; He is coming in glory.
The Father sent the Son, the Son gave Himself for us, and it was by the eternal Spirit that He offered Himself. Now God is for us, Christ in us, and the Spirit’s seal on us. We are children of God, members of the body of Christ, and temples of the Holy Ghost.
We have righteousness, and we wait for its hope. We have the earnest, and wait for possession of the inheritance. We have redemption as to our souls, and wait for the redemption of our bodies. We have the salvation of our souls, and look to the Savior to change our vile bodies. We have received the Holy Ghost, and wait for the Bridegroom. What amazing grace that could thus set us in such blessing!