Lecture Notes: Inheritance and Deliverance in Christianity

Key Bible Passage

Ephesians Chapter 1, Verses 11-14
- Discusses obtaining an inheritance in Christ, being predestined, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.
- Emphasis on 'obtained' - not something to be gained in the future, but already given.

Transition from Deliverance to Inheritance:
- Believers are delivered from sin for an inheritance.
- Without claiming this inheritance, deliverance is squandered.
- Biblical example: Israel's exodus from Egypt aimed at entering Canaan.

Preaching this message of inheritance is crucial for the body of Christ.
- Saints must understand their inheritance in Christ.
- God's plan is for believers to live in this inheritance now.

Paul's message to Ephesians: they've already received an inheritance upon salvation.
The church needs to move away from 'false humility' and claim what was given.

Down Payment vs. Full Payment:
- Down Payment: Spiritual blessings and authority in this life.
- Full Payment: Eternal life and fullness in heaven.

Holy Spirit as Guarantee:
- The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance.
- Believers can experience portions of heavenly blessings on earth.

Christianity's poor representation due to lack of living out the message.
- Importance of being a witness through one's life, not just witnessing verbally.

Claim Your Inheritance:
- Believers should actively live out and claim their spiritual inheritance now.
- Includes victory, healing, peace, and authority in Christ.
Be a Living Testimony:
- The life of a believer should reflect God's glory and serve as a testimony.
Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit:
- The Holy Spirit is here to manifest heaven's realities in our lives today.
- Emphasizes the importance of faith in receiving and living out this inheritance.

The message encourages believers to fully embrace and live out their rights as heirs with Christ.
The importance of understanding and utilizing the down payment of inheritance available now through the Holy Spirit.