Inheritance Obtained

• 11a In him we have obtained an inheritance,
  • I Peter 2:9
  • I Peter 1:3-4
• 11b having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
  • Ephesians 1:5
• 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory.
  • Romans 8:23-25

Inheritance Sealed

• 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
  • Galatians 1:6-9
  • John 14:6
  • 2 Corinthians 1:20-22a

Inheritance Guaranteed

• 14a who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,
  • 2 Corinthians 1:22b
• 14b to the praise of his glory.

So What?

• Those who have believed the gospel have full assurance of their salvation according to the sealing promise of the Holy Spirit.
  • I John 5:11-13
  • 2 Timothy 1:12

Further Discussion

• How does knowing that salvation is sealed by the Holy Spirit lead us to glorify God?
• What should we do when we doubt our security in Christ?