Inheritance in the Bible refers to
the blessings, privileges, and future possession
that God gives to His people.
In the New Testament,
it especially describes what believers receive
as adopted children of God
and co-heirs with Christ.
This inheritance is both
a present spiritual reality
and a future hope
that will be fully received in the age to come.
The New Testament frequently speaks of the believer’s inheritance:
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” (Ephesians 1:11)
Other key passages include:
In the Old Testament, the land of Canaan was the primary inheritance for Israel. In the New Testament, the inheritance is far greater and is centered on Christ and the new creation.
The inheritance of believers includes:
This inheritance is secure because it is kept in heaven and guaranteed by the Holy Spirit.
The doctrine of inheritance reminds believers of both their present privileges and their glorious future. Because we are children of God through faith in Christ, we are also heirs. This truth should produce gratitude, hope, and a desire to live in a manner worthy of the inheritance we have received and will one day fully possess.
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