Our Inheritance in Christ

What does the inheritance consist of?
The promised land, (the promises of God), are our inheritance.
Ps 105:11; Heb 6:12 the promises.
Heb 1:14 Salvation
Isa 54:17 No word or weapon will prosper against us.
Matt 25:34 the Kingdom.
2 Cor. 1:20 All promises are ours in Christ.
Matt 19:29; Titus 3:7 Eternal Life
Matt 5:5 Meek will inherit earth.

How do we qualify for inheritance?
Gal 3:29; Col 1:12 Rom 8:17 We qualify if we belong to Christ. If we belong to Christ we are of Abraham's family and heirs according to the promise. And suffer with Jesus.

How do we come to believe we have the inheritance?
Eph 1:18 The Holy Spirit will enlighten us of the things we have in Christ.
Acts 20:32 God's word of grace.

How to see in the spirit to acquire this inheritance?
Acts 26:18 Our spiritual eyes can be opened to see what we have in the spirit. Preaching and teaching of Scripture will open peoples eyes.

Is inheritance promised to us?
Zech 8:12, Isa 49:8  it is promised to us.

Who inherits the Kingdom?
Matt 25:34 The Kingdom is inherited by sheep.
Rom 8:17 Children of God.
Rev 21:7-8 He who overcomes inherits.

Who gives us the inheritance?
Col 3:24 God gives it to us.

When is the inheritance available to us?
Heb 9:15-17 When Jesus died, the inheritance became available.


What makes it easier to gain the inheritance?
James 2:5 Being poor. Matt 5:3 The poor in spirit gain access to the inheritance. Taking an attitude that we are not sufficient in ourselves and Jesus is our source.


How do we receive the inheritance?
Acts 20:32 Word of His grace.
Psalm 2:8 Ask for it.
1 Treat your wife right. 1 Peter 3:7-9
2 Be harmonious
3 Sympathetic
4 Brotherly
5 Kindhearted,
6 Humble in spirit.
7 Give a blessing for evil or insult. 1 Peter 1:7-9
Suffer with Christ. Rom 8:17
To not do these things will keep us from the inheritance.
Matt 19:29 Leave all for Jesus.
Matt 5:5 Gentle, meek

How could we lose our inheritance?
Heb 12:14-17
Not spiritually minded.
Not pursuing peace.
Root of bitterness
Being immoral or godless
Having no place for repentance.
Not being the kind of person that God can bless.

Eph 5:5 immoral, impure, idolater, covetous.
Gal 5:19-21 Deeds of the flesh.
Rev 21:8  Lists those who won't inherit.
1 Cor 6:9,10 Unrighteous won't inherit.

God's grace does not fail. But we can fail to depend on God's grace.

Why are we worthy for this inheritance?
Titus 3:7 Grace makes us heirs of eternal life.

What is required to receive the inheritance?
Rom 8:17 suffering with Christ. If you are not willing to lay down your life you won't succeed. Gal 2:20

2 Corinthians 1:20
In Jesus.
When we believe.
When it is to the glory of God.
As we work the promise in faith.

Be Aware you have the Inheritance.
The older brother had received the inheritance, at the same time as the of prodigal son, but didn't realize it and didn't use it. Luke 15:11-12