John MacArthur:
In justification the sinner stands before God accused but he is declared righteous.
In forgiveness, the sinner stands before God as a debtor and receives a cancellation of his debt.
In adoption the sinner stands before God as a stranger but he is made a...what? ... son.
In reconciliation the sinner stands before God as an enemy but he is made friend.
In redemption the sinner stands before God as a slave and he is receiving his freedom.
