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OUR INHERITANCE
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INTRODUCTION
Let us consider our hope of an eternal inheritance, described by the apostle Peter as “imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you” (1 Pet. 1:3-5).
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DEFINED
The Greek word klēronomia, derived from klēronomos [an heir], refers to “an inheritance” [2817].
This word occurs 14x in the NT.
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DIFFERING HOPES
Rooted in the Spirit of Rebellion Rooted in the Spirit of Greed Rooted in the Spirit of Faith
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THE SPIRIT OF REBELLION
The Chief Priest and Pharisees embody a hope of inheritance rooted in a spirit of rebellion (Matt. 21:33-46, esp. vs. 38; cf. Mark 12:7; Luke 20:14).
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THE SPIRIT OF GREED
Many manifest a hope of inheritance rooted in a spirit of greed (Luke 12:13-21, esp. vs. 13; cf. 1 Tim. 6:6-10, 17-19).
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THE SPIRIT OF FAITH
In contrast, Abraham reflects a hope of inheritance rooted in the spirit of faith (Acts 7:2-5, esp. vs. 5; Heb. 11:8-16, esp. vs. 8).
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BASIS OF CHRISTIAN HOPE
The Role of the Father The Role of the Son The Role of the Spirit
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THE ROLE OF THE FATHER
Christian hope is based upon God’s promise and provision (Gal. 3:15-22, esp. vs. 18).
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THE ROLE OF THE SON
Christian hope is based upon Christ’s sacrifice and service (Heb. 9:11-15, esp. vs. 15).
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THE ROLE OF THE SPIRIT
Christian hope is based upon the Spirit’s revelation and confirmation (Eph. 1:13-19, esp. vs. 14 & 18).
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CONDITIONS OF CHRISTIAN HOPE
Obedience to God Service to Man Separation from Sin
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OBEDIENCE TO GOD
The realization of our hope demands full obedience to God (Acts 20:25-32, esp. vs. 32).
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SERVICE TO MAN
The realization of our hope demands faithful service to man (Col. 3:22-25, esp. vs. 24).
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SEPARATION FROM SIN
The realization of our hope demands separation from sin (Eph. 5:3-12, esp. vs. 5).
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CONCLUSION
Do you, like Abraham, trust in the promises of God (Heb. 6:13-20)?
Are you willing to comply with the demands of the gospel (1 John 3:1-3)?