Inheritance of the Church Ephesians 1:3 December 18, 2016

Inheritance of the Church The Christians Present Inheritance

The Christian’s Present Inheritance All Spiritual Blessings in Christ Ephesians 1:3 All Spiritual Blessings No Spiritual Blessing out side of Christ Ephesians 2:12

The Christian’s Present Inheritance Peace of God Not the absence of hostilities – Matthew 10:34 Peace of mind – Acts 16:22-25 Philippians 4:7

The Christian’s Present Inheritance Hope As an anchor – Hebrews 6:19 1 of 3 abiding virtues – 1 Corinthians 12:13 Needed for Salvation – Romans 8:24 Without Christ there is none – Ephesians 2:12 Living – 1 Peter 1:3

The Christian’s Present Inheritance Only Found in Christ John 14:6 Acts 4:12 Salvation No Salvation out side of Christ 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

The Christian’s Present Inheritance Blessing Associated with Salvation Redemption – to buy out as to buy a slave Romans 3:24 Grace – unmerited favor Ephesians 2:8- 10, James 2:17-20 Ransom – the price paid for redemption 1 Timothy 2:6

The Christian’s Present Inheritance Knowledge of how to get into Christ Psalm 19:1 Plan of Salvation

The Christian’s Present Inheritance Hidden Blessings One does not normally think of blessings being hidden Discipline – Hebrews 12:11 Trials of Faith – 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 4:17 Divers Temptations – James 1:2-4

Inheritance of the Church The Christian’s Present Inheritance The Christian’s Future Inheritance

The Christian’s Future Inheritance The Resurrection Question asked by Job – Job 14:14 Answered by Christ – John 5:28-29 Resurrection and Life – John 11:25 Christ is our Proof – 1 Corinthians 15:20- 22 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The Christian’s Future Inheritance Eternal in the Heavens What has man given in search of immortality? Fountain of youth, etc. Yet they overlook the true source of life 2 Corinthians 5:1

The Christian’s Future Inheritance Promise described in 3 ways: Eternal – of the ages, in contrast to for a season Everlasting – excludes interruption and emphasizes permanence and unchangeability Immortality – deathless, freedom from death

The Christian’s Future Inheritance Heaven is a place prepared for those who prepare themselves Revelation 22:14 Matthew 7:21 Hebrews 5:9 Picture Heaven Revelation 21

Inheritance of the Chruch The Christian’s Present Inheritance The Christian’s Future Inheritance

Inheritance of the Church Are you eligible to receive the inheritance of the New Testament Church? Both Present and Future

Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9 Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8, Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6 Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30 Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35

All Spiritual Blessings in Christ Invitation All Spiritual Blessings in Christ Ephesians 1:3 Only then can you be eligible!! No Spiritual Blessing out side of Christ Ephesians 2:12