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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord
But if the spirit of the Father was in Jesus, and the spirit of Jesus/the spirit of Father is in us, why would we not be all heirs of God? Why would Paul make a difference between heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ?
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Formerly we were heirs of Adam receiving the penalty of sin which is death. We are now co heirs with Christ receiving life through him. Also heirs of God receiving all the promises of God.
With God we partake in the kingdom of God both spiritually and literally.
Eph 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; View more
2Ti 2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: View more
Rev 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Rev 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. View more
Rev 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.