In Relation to God the Father - 2

= Heavenly Citizenship

Philippians 3:20

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ

= Heir of God

Romans 8:17

and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

Galatians 3:29

And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

= New Creation

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Galatians  3:29

And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

= Servant of God

Romans 6:22

But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.

= Priest of God

1 Peter 2:5

you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Thought

Spiritual life is a matter of becoming who you truly are.  It’s not becoming Catherine of Siena, or some other saint, but who you are.  It sounds easy enough, but being who you truly are is work, courage and faith. - Richard Rohr

[Message No: 7870]