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The Inheritance of the Saints
Scripture Passage:
Ephesians 1:15-19 Attached audio files:
INTRODUCTION: Paul prayed for the Ephesians that the eyes of their understanding might be enlightened so that they might see, among other things, the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. One of the greatest blessings for which God’s people need to be thankful is their inheritance in Christ. But they cannot be thankful for what they cannot see. May the Lord enlighten your eyes today.
- THE PARTAKERS OF GOD’S INHERITANCE
- According to His Purpose (Ephesians 1:9-12 [9] Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
[10] That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
[11] In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
[12] That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
See All...) - To Those Who have Trusted in Him (Ephesians 1:13-14 [13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
[14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
See All...) - Made Heirs by the Justification of His Grace (Titus 3:7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
See All...) - OUR PARTNER IN GOD’S INHERITANCE
- As Joint-Heirs of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:16-18 [16] The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
[17] And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
[18] For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
See All...) - By the Spirit of His Son (Galatians 4:4-7 [4] But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
[5] To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
[6] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
[7] Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
See All...) - THE PORTION OF OUR INHERITANCE
- Our Portion is the Lord (Psalm 16:5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
See All...) - Our Portion is Pleasant (Psalm 16:6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
See All...) - Our Portion is Particular to Us (Psalm 47:4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
See All...) - THE PRESERVATION OF OUR INHERITANCE
- Reserved in Heaven for Us (1 Peter 1:3-5 [3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
[4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
[5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
See All...) - Able to Receive Deposits From Us (Matthew 6:19-20 [19] Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
[20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
See All...) - Leads to Greater Devotion From Us (Matthew 6:21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
See All...) - THE LORD’S PORTION OF THE INHERITANCE
- The Lord’s Portion is His People (Deuteronomy 32:9For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
See All...) - He is Taking a People for His Name (Acts 15:14Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
See All...) - He Will Present it to Himself (Ephesians 5:25-27 [25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
[26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
[27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
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CONCLUSION: What does God get out of all His trouble? He gets you. You see a bit of the glorious inheritance God has for His saints. What kind of inheritance is He getting from you?