A closer look at Your inheritance in Jesus Christ.

What is the inheritance that you have in Christ?

In the verses below, much is said about the inheritance you have been given in Christ. 

Peter 1:4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

1st Peter 1:5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 

There are 8 things brought out here. 

1. You do have an inheritance. 

2. This is given to you by God.

3. It's incorruptible.

4. It's undefiled

5. It's not going to fade away.

6. It's being reserved for you in heaven.

7. You are being kept by God's power.

8. You are being kept by God through faith.

Essentially, these truths mean, that you are currently an heir, who has been brought into the will of God by adoption as an equal son with all other believers, and are a joint heir with Jesus Christ. God has given you something that is permanent, nothing can happen to it, such as it becoming corrupted and defiled. It's reserved for you, and you are being kept for it by God's power as you walk by faith. 

Lord, it's beyond our ability to say the things that we ought to say in thanksgiving. What can we say? We stand in awe, especially because of your grace. Your Word lays these things out for us. And we thank You that we indeed have this inheritance from You, and pray that we become rooted and grounded in the truth of what You have done for us. In Jesus name 

Pastor Bob Grenier

Calvary Chapel Visalia

Application/Promise. 

1. It's true, He has given us an inheritance.

2. We have what Christ has. 

3. We are joint-heirs with Christ.

4. What can we do in response Lord?

5. How about giving our lives to You?

6. Serving You, is logical. 

7. In light of what You have done for us.