Q.83. What is the communion in glory with Christ that members of the invisible church enjoy in this life?

A. Since members of the invisible church are part of the body of Christ, who is their head, they have imparted to them in this life the first-fruits of glory with Christ mainly in the form of interest in the glory Christ fully possesses,[1] and, as a down payment on this communion, they enjoy a sense of God’s love,[2] a good conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, and hope of glory.[3] In a similar, negative way, the torments the wicked will endure after death begin here on earth with an awareness in them of God’s avenging anger, a terrified conscience, and a fearful expectation of judgment.[4]

1	Ephesians 2:4-6	dummy text
2	Romans 5:5	dummy text
	2 Corinthians 1:22	dummy text
3	Romans 5:1-2	dummy text
	Romans 14:17	dummy text
4	Genesis 4:13	dummy text
	Matthew 27:3-5	dummy text
	Hebrews 10:27	dummy text
	Romans 2:9	dummy text
	Mark 9:44	dummy text