Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14
Inheritance from God
“In Him” (Christ)
Inheritance is money, property, or a title
God’s Inheritance is spiritual blessings
Given by God – not earned
“Faith is man’s response to God’s elective purpose. God’s choice of men is election; men’s choice of God is faith. In election God gives His promises, and by faith men receive them.”
- John MacArthur – Ephesians Commentary
Heard, Believed & Sealed
Soteriology – doctrine of salvation
Subject: “You”
Verb: “were sealed”
“In Him”
When you heard and believed”
The Gospel (1 Cor 15:3-4)
* Christ died for our sins
* He was buried
* He rose again
You were sealed – when you believed
By the Holy Spirit (living in you)
* Secure
* Authenticated
* Ownership
* Authority
“This person belongs to Me (God) and is an authentic citizen of My divine kingdom and member of My divine family.”
- John MacArthur – Ephesians Commentary
Holy Spirit is the Guarantee
Guarantee = down payment
* Psalm 150
* Deuteronomy 7:9
* Psalm 136:2
* Romans 8:17
Take Aways
Are you “in Christ?”
Do you rest in your inheritance?
Are Fruits of Spirit evident? Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control…
Do you praise & thank God?
Do your thoughts, words, & actions bring Him glory?
