holy justice was anticipating the time when Jesus would become the slave for us. He would take the shame and rejection that was rightfully our own. In its place, he would completely forgive and justify us. Even more, he would glorify us (Rom. 8:30). He would exalt us. God looks at his creation from the perspective of the consummation. From that vantage point he sees what his Gomer will be. She will be a radiant bride, honored and glorified. She will be presented before God’s glorious presence without fault, and she will be received by him with great joy (Jude 24). If God is passionate about
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