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What does the Bible say about inheritance?

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The Bible teaches that inheritance is a spiritual matter defined by God's choice, where believers are heirs through Christ.

The Bible illustrates inheritance as a spiritual concept rooted in God's promises. In Genesis 15, God promised Abraham that his descendants would be the rightful heirs, positioning them as the 'children of promise' rather than children of the flesh. This is further emphasized in Galatians 4, where Paul explains that believers are adopted as sons of God and thus become heirs through Christ. Ephesians 1 confirms this by stating that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, granting us a predestined inheritance according to His will.
Scripture References: Genesis 15:3, Galatians 4:1-7, Ephesians 1:4-11, Numbers 36:1-12, Psalm 47:4, 1 Kings 21:1-3

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Psalm 47:4
Charles Spurgeon · Nov 11, 2016
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