And if you belong to christ, then you are abrahams descendants, heirs according to promise. According to this verse, we share in the sufferings of christ now and will share in the glory of christ later as his. So far, we have received just an earnesta down paymentof the fullness of his holy spirit and the fullness of the associated blessings that we will receive in the future. You are a joint heir with jesus christ kenneth copeland. Evangelical christians have differing viewpoints on the issue of eternal rewards for believers. The spirit himself itself, king james version bears witness with our spirit that we are children of god, and if children, then heirsheirs of god and joint heirs with christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.
When you accepted jesus as your savior and lord, you joined gods family. Verse 17 also stipulates, if indeed we suffer with him. If we suffer with him, we will be glorified together. God has chosen to bestow infinite spiritual blessing on each one of his children. Joint heirs with christ jesus joseph prince ministries. The spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of god, and if children, then heirsheirs of god and joint heirs with christ, if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together. In fact, together with christ we are heirs of gods glory rom. Additionally, the term join heirs as used here, or rather heirs together as spoken by peter, reveals to us that husband and wife also share together with christ.
The original says that we are joint heirs of christ the holy spirit. As jointheirs with christ, we have an equal share with him as sons and daughters of the living god. Jesus is the only person who has ever lived, died, and was then raised from the dead to see to it that his will was carried outthat his joint heirs got their inheritance. A s joint heirs with christ jesus, we are to live according to the direction of the spirit of god because we are the children of god. Jun 24, 2016 a s joint heirs with christ jesus, we are to live according to the direction of the spirit of god because we are the children of god. Christ is the fathers son, and to christ god has bequeathed everything because christ is the only rightful heir to the fathers estate.
This content is part of a series joint heirs 4 of 5 series. Joint heirs with christ our spiritual inheritance ken birks, pastorteacher 4 a big part of gaining our inheritance has to do with cultivating an obedient lifestyle before the lord. You became one of his children, and you received the same rights and privileges that jesus has. Christ is gods appointed heir, we are his jointheirs. Partaking of the divine nature antiochian orthodox. Those who identify themselves as free grace theologians such as zane.
The original says that we are jointheirs of christ the holy spirit. We are children, heirs of god and joint heirs with christ. We inherit not only salvation but all things with him. To all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of god john 1. Joint heirs with christ we must remember whoever may be the instrument of trouble to a saint, the sword is always in gods control. The joint heirs and their divine portion bible hub. Christ is the fathers son, and to christ god has bequeathed everything because. One of the most exciting things that took place at the cross and then in jesus resurrection and ascension into heaven was the fact that we became jointheirs with christ. Mar 20, 2009 joint heirs certainly implies that we will be the recipinets of the same blessings that christ has.
Christians are given the holy spirit upon baptism and the laying on of hands acts 2. As joint heirs with jesus, we have confidence that we are loved by god. Jan 02, 2020 our eternal inheritance as coheirs with christ is the result of the amazing grace of god. And if you are christ s, then you are abrahams seed, and heirs according to the promise. We will come back to that in relation to the experience of the saints who have attained deification. Jointheirs with christdoes this include all saints. Best debate ever christian vs atheist christian wins duration. One of the most exciting things that took place at the cross and then in jesus resurrection and ascension into heaven was the fact that we became jointheirs. He also calls you an heir through christ see galatians 4. Jointheirs with christ we must remember whoever may be the instrument of trouble to a saint, the sword is always in gods control. With all the entitlement to an inheritance in the kingdom of god that that entails.
Jun 15, 2017 human natural love is inadequate to express the awesome power of gods love. And if ye be christs, then are ye abrahams seed, and heirs according to the promise. Jul 15, 2014 and if you belong to christ, then you are abrahams descendants, heirs according to promise. As a joint heir with jesus, you got your inheritance from god when jesus died. And if we are his children, then we are his heirs also. Because christ saw the cup in his fathers hand he took it willingly. Another condition attached to gods promises of jointheirship with christ as ruling kings in his kingdom is stated by paul in ii timothy 2.
And if ye be christ s, then are ye abrahams seed, and heirs according to the promise. Joint heirs with christ our spiritual inheritance ken birks. It is only those who have submitted to the will of god that can be identified as joint heirs with christ. Joint heirs with christ our spiritual inheritance ken birks, pastorteacher i. Heirs and jointheirs dawn bible students association. What does it mean to be coheirsjointheirs with christ. Joint heirs 4 of 5 duane bemis sermon outlines and. Joint heirs with christ faith international is a place of salvation, healing, deliverance, and restoration.
Christ is an heir of god providing us to be heirs of god with him, thus making us jointheirs with christ. Heir and jointheir with christ the lords words explained. As for the jointheirs part, niv phrases it a bit differently. God wants christ with his joint heirs to enter into the good land of the glorious expression of the divine being. God wants to bring you to the place of his original intent. What does it mean to be an heir of god and a jointheir with. Kjv, thinline bible, standard print, cloth over board, pink, red letter edition.
Christ is the faithful son and is the fathers rightful heir. Ask of me, and i will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, etc. What does it mean to be co heirsjoint heirs with christ. The christian is a joint heir of the father with the person of jesus christ. Being heirs of god and joint heirs with christ, the total inheritance has not yet been totally given to us. In this surpassing chapter the several streams of the preceding argument meet and flow in one river of the water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb, until it seems to lose itself in the ocean of a blissful eternity. The musical play annie contains a wonderful illustration of becoming an heir of god. Joint heirs certainly implies that we will be the recipinets of the same blessings that christ has. The spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of god, and if children, then heirsheirs of god and fellow heirs with christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. In the human realm, the more heirs a rich person has, the less riches they receive. Because god promises to give it to abraham and his descendants, the land becomes an inheritance. The spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of god, and if children, then heirs. As a joint heir with jesus, youre entitled to healing.
A joint heir with jesus jerry savelle ministries international. We become joint heirs with christ the moment we accept him as saviour and redeemer. The joint heirs and their divine portion the spurgeon center. The fullness and infinite richness of blessing, and the superlative and eternal inheritance of the heavenly body and bride of christ. What does it mean to be a joint heir with christ and to be. Joint heirs with christ faith international home facebook. Now, consider this, in the garden adam an eve were created in the image of god, with free access to the tree of life.
The human person does not merge with some sort of impersonal divine force, losing individual identity or consciousness. For as many of you as were spirit baptised into christ, have put on christ. This scripture does not say we are joint heirs with jesus. Joint heirs with christ faith international church 500 newton ave. Church the body of christ are recipient heirs of eternal life in heaven. If you are a child of god and he is known as the king then you are a joint heir to all. It would be wonderful to inherit any amount of gods glory and power. Our servers in the cloud will handle the pdf creation for you once you have combined your files. Church joint heirs with christ faith international united. One significant debate where this can be seen is the socalled lordship debate. An exegetical and theological evaluation of free grace theologys handling of key biblical texts on kingdom inheritance a paper.
Joint heir definition of joint heir by the free dictionary. The christian by means of his adoption is a joint heir with christ and may look forward to eternal glory in the presence of the son cp. But the christian is in spiritual union with christ because of the new birth and is therefore a jointheir to the inheritance. As we unveil the mysteries and deep truths of the gospel to be fully equipped and loaded to function as spiritual territorial commanders, reigning,ruling. As long as you are born again, you are no longer a slave, but a son of the most high god. Joint heirs summarizes the truth that we are the children of god and through christ, we share in his gracious inheritance of eternal life.
We are his beneficiaries, and fellow heirs with christ and other believers through this glorious adoption. We saw that we are indwelt by all three members of the godhead. In other words, in order to have eternal life we must jointly share it with christ, for it is his life. Romans 8 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We are jointheirs with christ jesus believing in christ. Well, but god hath another son, one who is the firstborn of every creature. One of the amazing features of the creators plan for restoring the fallen race to life, and to atonement with himself is that a. We are told in proverbs that a faithful man or woman will abound with blessings. Human natural love is inadequate to express the awesome power of gods love. He begins thusye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, abba, father. Well, but, god has another son, one who is the firstborn of every creature. What does it mean to be an heir of god and a jointheir.
What does the bible say about joint heirs of christ. Sunday, november 11, 2012 the things freely given us of. John 1 for as we share abundantly in christs sufferings, so through christ we share abundantly in. For as many as are led by the spirit of god, they are the sons of god. This scripture does not say we are jointheirs with jesus. In this document, heir and jointheir with christ, i will show you that jesus christ, the son of godson of man, will be given for his inheritance and possession the earth, and the government, or rule, shall be upon his shoulders, and all. We are not just heirs, we are jointheirs with christ.
As joint heirs with jesus, we have confidence that we are loved by. And if children, then heirsheirs of god and joint heirs with christ. This free online tool allows to combine multiple pdf or image files into a single pdf document. John 1 for as we share abundantly in christs sufferings, so through christ we share abundantly in comfort too 2 corinthians 1. Church joint heirs with christ faith international. The land is the focus of this and other restatements of the promise. This was the greatest victory to ever take place in the universe and.
In this document, heir and joint heir with christ, i will show you that jesus christ, the son of godson of man, will be given for his inheritance and possession the earth, and the government, or rule, shall be upon his shoulders, and all people, nations, and languages shall serve him. He apostle has proceeded through a simple but exceedingly forcible train of reasoning till he gains this glorious pointjoint heirs with christ. As a joint heir with christ jesus, you inherit everything that he is. Exactly so, therefore if we be heirs, as christ jesus is the heir of all things, we are joint. The law of christ brings life and peacethose adopted as children of god become joint heirs with christgods elect are foreordained to eternal.
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