Heirs with Christ
Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Children, whether natural or adopted, are heirs to their parents. We are heirs; we are not so by nature, nor do we become such by the works of the law; but God in his rich grace adopts us into his family, begets us again by the Spirit, and freely bestows the inheritance on us: and also we are heirs of himself; he not only makes us his heirs, but God himself is our inheritance and portion; we are heirs of all things which are his.
We share in his love, grace, and mercy; and his wisdom, power, truth, and faithfulness, and indeed, every perfection of his are engaged on our side, and in our favour; all things are ours who have made God our God and Father; the Gospel and the ministers of it are ours; heaven and happiness, which go by the names of glory, riches of glory, kingdom, eternal life and salvation, are all represented as things to be inherited by the us the saints.
All this is through and by Christ we are heirs of God and of his glory; and with Christ we partake of and enjoy the inheritance.
Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
I am saved, I am an heir together with Christ
And I share in all his riches and glory.
Amen!
