Our inheritance

During class, when asked what subject/topic would be of interest to pursue, one person asked to know more about our inheritance. So, we began a study of the Believer's inheritance in light of positional truths, (of which there are at least thirty-three). We talked a little about the Greek word used in Scripture and that word is kleronomia (κληρονομία in the Greek). It is defined as:

Divine salvation, considered both promised and already bestowed, is designated an inheritance in the NT so far as man, the heir, obtains possession of it (1 Pet. 1:4).
NT (New Testament)
Zodhiates, S. (2000, c1992, c1993). The complete word study dictionary : New Testament (electronic ed.) (G2817). Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers.
We then looked at several Scriptures:

1. Acts 20:32
2. Galatians 3:18
3. Ephesians 1:14, 18
4. Ephesians 5:5
5. Colossians 3:24
6. Hebrews 9:15
7. Hebrews 11:8
8. 1 Peter 1:4

We discussed the fact that these 33 truths occur at the moment of salvation on account of us being "in Christ." It is through God's grace and the baptizing work of the Holy Spirit. An incredible, often overlooked, truth is that it is the basis of the Believer's authority. Arnold likened it to a Sergeant being promoted to a Lieutenant. He eventually learns what new authority is given to him. Like Believer's, we operate with some knowledge about our authority, but many don't fully understand its scope.

Our position is how God sees us, not how we really are, but we should aim to keep our practice consistant with our position. So we will venture off on a study of 33 positional truths that will help us understand our authority in our spiritual life.

Be blessed,

Your Chrbrotherist

George Haven