Key Points from Lecture on Spiritual Inheritance and Strength in God

Introduction

• Emphasis on spiritual inheritance as a co-heir with Christ.
• Assurance of being chosen, adopted, and grafted into God's family.
• Encouragement to recognize personal potential and power.

The Power of God's Calling

• God calls individuals despite past rejections or uncertainties.
• Jesus left glory, put on flesh, to communicate directly and ensure humanity could hear His calling.
• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to hear God's calling.

Apostle Paul's Message in Ephesians

• Paul writes to early Christians about their identity and power in Christ.
• Ephesians is highlighted as a key text, emphasizing believers' spiritual blessings and status.
• Believers are described as holy, blameless, forgiven, and free.

Spiritual Warfare and Armor of God

• The importance of spiritual awareness: "the enemy is not flesh and blood."
• Instruction to "be strong in the Lord" and put on the full armor of God.
• The armor includes:
  • Belt of Truth
  • Breastplate of Righteousness
  • Gospel of Peace for feet
  • Shield of Faith
  • Helmet of Salvation
  • Sword of the Spirit
• Prayer as the seventh element of spiritual armor.

Living Righteously

• Righteous living invites God's favor and protects against enemy attacks.
• Unrighteous living creates an environment for demonic influences.

Using What's Already Entrusted

• Illustration with the story of the Tooth Fairy to show existing potential.
• Believers have treasure within them, waiting to be acknowledged and utilized.

Biblical Example: Feeding the 5,000

• Jesus calls, gives power, and sends out disciples, parallels believers' calling.
• Disciples' exhaustion and dependency on Jesus for replenishment.
• Importance of intimacy with Jesus for spiritual replenishment.

Lessons from the Feeding Miracle

• Jesus uses the little the disciples had to feed a multitude, illustrating God’s ability to multiply what we offer.
• Encouragement not to wish away or minimize our existing resources.
• Call to recognize and utilize God-given gifts and opportunities.

Final Encouragement

• Believers are encouraged to recognize their spiritual resources and use them for God’s purposes.
• Acknowledgement of external pressures as opportunities for God’s power to be revealed.
• Encouragement to trust God with what we have and expect His multiplication and blessing.

Prayer and Declaration

• Closing prayer for strength and courage in facing challenges.
• Recognition of God’s sovereignty and invitation to embrace His abundance.