Inheritance

An inheritance is promised when someone is alive, but granted when they die. Generally, inheritances pass from a parent to a child, or children. Recently, Lynn’s dad died. He had left her a generous inheritance which like most inheritances was bittersweet. An inheritance follows after a death.

Millennials may inherit over $68 trillion from the previous generations by 2030. According to Newsweek, some experts believe this “could be the largest transfer of wealth in the history of humankind.”

The Bible speaks of inheritance. In the OT there were strict laws that applied to inheritance. But the Bible also refers to an inheritance in a broader, more poetic manner referring to God’s gifts to His children.

Hebrews makes the argument that the NT, or new covenant can only be in force if the testator dies. Thus, Jesus’ death put in force His testament (Heb. 9:16-17). Jesus died. However, He also arose. The promised inheritance is now ours to receive. This is referred to often in the NT.

We are “heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ” (Rom. 8:17). What will our inheritance be? Since we are fellow heirs with Christ, it will be the same as Jesus. You can spend your earthly inheritance, but our heavenly inheritance will never perish or fail. It is “an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you” (1 Pt. 1:3-4).