A GUARANTEED INHERITANCE

Introduction:

A. The Blessings Of Being In Christ

1. We have every spiritual blessing.

2. We have been chosen to be holy and blameless.

3. We have been adopted by God.

4. We have been redeemed.

5. We have been forgiven.

B. Is There Even More?

Body: Ephesians 1: 11 - 14

I. We Have Obtained An Inheritance.

A. A more excellent name (Hebrews 1: 4).

1. Christ has inherited a more excellent name.
2. We carry His name - which is more excellent.

B. It is an eternal inheritance (Hebrews 9: 15).

1. We do not have to worry about thieves and swindlers.
2. We do not have to worry about the stock market, etc.

C. It is incorruptible, undefiled, and does not fade away (1 Peter 1: 4).

II. We Have Someone We Can Trust.

A. The Word of Truth is about Jesus.

1. The good news is that God cares.
2. The good news is that God has provided us a way of escape.
3. The good news is that Jesus died to provide for us.

B. Jesus is the Word and the Truth.

III. We Have The Holy Spirit.

A. The Holy Spirit is a seal for those who believe.

B. The Holy Spirit is a promise kept by God.

C. The Holy Spirit guarantees our inheritance.

D. The Holy Spirit is proof of our redemption.

E. The Holy Spirit is a reminder we have been purchased.

Conclusion:

A. If You Are In Him…

1. Do you realize what God has done for you?

2. Do you appreciate what God has done for you?

3. Are you living like you are in Him?

B. If You Are Not In Him, Why Not?