of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect. (Heb. 12:22–23) So upon our souls’ entrance into heaven, we will be “made perfect.” First John 1:7 says: “The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” We will be perfect in holiness when Christ completes our salvation. This is what Christ guarantees us. If this is the joy that awaits the believer, what awaits the unbeliever? The Westminster Confession answers: “The
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