How can we live as "those who are called" to receive eternal inheritance? Living as the Called: Embracing the Eternal Inheritance “Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the violations committed under the first covenant.” (Hebrews 9:15) Our Identity Is Fixed in Christ • Christ’s finished work secures the inheritance (Hebrews 9:12). • We are adopted heirs, “co-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:16-17). • Because the covenant is new and irrevocable, our confidence rests on His blood, never on personal merit. Walking Worthy of the Calling Ephesians 4:1 urges, “walk worthy of the calling you have received.” Living worthy shows up in: • Humble dependence—daily acknowledging Christ’s mediation (John 15:5). • Holiness—“Be holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Love—“Walk in love, just as Christ loved us” (Ephesians 5:2). • Hopefulness—orienting choices toward eternity, not temporary gain (Colossians 3:1-4). The Power Source: Ongoing Cleansing • Hebrews 9:14—His blood “cleanse[s] our consciences from dead works to serve the living God.” • Confession keeps fellowship vibrant (1 John 1:7-9). • The Spirit empowers obedience (Galatians 5:16-17). Guarding the Inheritance through Perseverance • “We are of His house if we hold fast our confidence” (Hebrews 3:6). • Run with endurance, fixing eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2). • Encourage one another daily so none are “hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” (Hebrews 3:13). Everyday Practices that Display Our Hope • Word-saturated living—regular Scripture intake (Psalm 1:2-3). • Worship—corporate and private, celebrating the Mediator (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Service—using gifts to build the body (1 Peter 4:10-11). • Generosity—laying up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). • Witness—“proclaiming the excellencies of Him who called you” (1 Peter 2:9). • Purity—honoring God with body and mind (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Motivation: The Certainty of What Awaits • An “inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). • The Lord Himself is our portion (Psalm 73:25-26). • “When He appears, we will be like Him… Everyone who has this hope purifies himself” (1 John 3:2-3). Summary Snapshot Because Christ mediates a new covenant, we already belong to the age to come. Live as called heirs by trusting His blood, pursuing holiness, serving in love, persevering in faith, and keeping eyes fixed on the promised eternal inheritance. |
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