Irenaeus (c. 180) — “The glory of God is man fully alive; and the life of man is the vision of God.” Glorification as the fullness of redeemed humanity. Clement of Alexandria (c. 200) — “We shall be made like God, being glorified in the resurrection.” Resurrection as the moment of likeness. Origen (c. 230) — “The end of the righteous is glory, when the soul is transformed into the likeness of Christ.” Transformation as the telos. Athanasius (c. 350) — “He became man that

What is glorification? God’s final removal of sin from the life of the saints (i.e., everyone who is saved) in the eternal state (Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17). At Christ’s coming, the glory of God (Romans 5:2)—His honor, praise, majesty, and holiness—will be realized in us; instead of being mortals burdened with sin nature, we will be changed into holy immortals with direct and unhindered access to God’s presence, and we will enjoy holy communion with Him throughout etern