Tag: inheritance

Paul’s Two Prayers

In order to follow Christ, we need to know Him and walk in His ways. Two of Paul’s prayers in Ephesians sum up these truths for believers.

Our Glorious Inheritance

Paul’s life-changing prayer in Ephesians 1:17–19a looks at the glory of our inheritance in Christ and how it gives us joy in the present.

Salvation in Three Tenses

Ephesians 1:3–14 shows us the beautiful truth of our salvation in three tenses. We have been redeemed and are in Christ, but await our full inheritance.

The Work of the Trinity

Our identity in Christ stems from the work of the Trinity: the Father adopted us, the Son redeemed us, and the Spirit sealed us.

A Triune Praise

Our salvation is a work of the Triune God: the work of the Father, Son, and Spirit. Ephesians 1:3–14 is a single sentence praising Him for this work.

Our Wealth and Our Walk

Our wealth influences our walk. If we seek after worldly wealth, the way that we live will reflect the values of the flesh. But if we pursue spiritual wealth, we will walk like a child of God.

2 Peter: The Fate of the False Teachers

There is a huge difference between the fate of the false teachers and the fate of the righteous. While He brings judgment on the false teachers, God has given His children an undefiled and unfading inheritance.

Identity Affirmations 6

Does death make you afraid? If you have been raised with Christ, death is the moment when you enter into the presence of God.