Previously, I looked at the adopted sons of God. Their responsibilities as co-heirs of the kingdom came into focus.
Concerning the Heirs, it is said of them...
Now if we are children, then we are heirs - heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29
So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God. Galatians 4:7
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? James 2:5
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32
[God] delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love Colossians 1:13
God is pleased to appoint his adopted sons as co-heirs with the son of his love, to be kings, priests, and judges. They make up a little flock... but of / over whom?
Children of all nations, tribes, and tongues - all creation
In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed - Genesis 22:18
All the nations of the earth - all creation, will be blessed through the seed
20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope
21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.
All creation - all the nations - will be freed from bondage to sin and death.
All of God's children will at last be united as one family under God.
Revelation 21
Under God - the Sovereign
Concerning the Heirs, it is said of them...
Now if we are children, then we are heirs - heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29
Promise
and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me. Genesis 22:18
and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me. Genesis 22:18
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? James 2:5
Luke 22
28 But ye are they that have continued with me in my temptations; 29 and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me, 30 that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and ye shall sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
and he made us to be a kingdom, to be priests unto his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1:628 But ye are they that have continued with me in my temptations; 29 and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me, 30 that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and ye shall sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32
[God] delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love Colossians 1:13
God is pleased to appoint his adopted sons as co-heirs with the son of his love, to be kings, priests, and judges. They make up a little flock... but of / over whom?
Children of all nations, tribes, and tongues - all creation
In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed - Genesis 22:18
All the nations of the earth - all creation, will be blessed through the seed
Now to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. Galatians 3:16
And if ye are Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise. Galatians 3:29
For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. Romans 8:19
Romans 8And if ye are Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise. Galatians 3:29
For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. Romans 8:19
20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope
21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.
All creation - all the nations - will be freed from bondage to sin and death.
All of God's children will at last be united as one family under God.
Revelation 21
1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth are passed away; and the sea is no more.
2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.
3 And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God:
4 and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.
5 And he that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true.
2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.
3 And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God:
4 and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.
5 And he that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true.
Under God - the Sovereign
There are...
1. God's heavenly family:
Isaiah 65:17-25 ; Isaiah 11:6-9 ; Matthew 6:10
1. God's heavenly family:
God's adopted sons (born again) - the seed of Abraham - the little flock of kings, priests, and judges - made up of God's beloved son (the lamb), and 144,000 co-rulers (new Jerusalem - the lamb's bride). See illustration.
The faithful heavenly angels.
2. God's earthly family:The faithful heavenly angels.
Gods earthly children from every nation, tribe, and tongue, under heaven. See illustration.
The animal family too. This is so absolutely beautiful I'm inspired.
Revelation 7 ; Revelation 14:1-5The animal family too. This is so absolutely beautiful I'm inspired.
Isaiah 65:17-25 ; Isaiah 11:6-9 ; Matthew 6:10
