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What does it mean that the inheritance must be possessed?

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Possessing the inheritance means that believers actively embrace and live in the reality of their salvation already granted by God.

The concept that the inheritance must be possessed indicates that while the promise of salvation is secure, it requires active faith to realize its benefits in the life of a believer. This is demonstrated in Joshua’s command for the Israelites to prepare to take possession of their land, reflecting that while the promise was already given, an active response was necessary to experience it. Similarly, Christians must exhibit faith in accepting the salvation provided by Christ, as seen in the command of Joshua in Joshua 1:10-11. The obligation to possess the inheritance is not a work-based system but rather a response in faith to God’s grace, which leads to assurance and communion with Him.
Scripture References: Joshua 1:10-11, Romans 10:9-10, Hebrews 4:1-3

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