You Are Distinguished from the World

Galatians 2:20 says, "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."

"We are Co-Heirs In the Kingdom!"

I. Introduction

Co-Heirs in the Kingdom

1. What does the term “heir” indeed mean? As the next of kind to someone who dies, you are the

person who will typically inherit the property or values the deceased leaves behind.

However, we need to break the term “Heir” down into several categories:

a. Legal heir: An individual who has the “Right” and “Entitlement” to succeed to the wealth and

property of the deceased individual under the legal will. The term can apply to a close relative

of the deceased, as a child or spouse, or someone who inherits a large amount of money or

property.

b. Rightful heir: Someone who’s legally “entitled” to inherit your assets if you die intestate,

meaning you pass away without a valid will or trust.

c. Legitimate heir: Someone who is “Entitled” to receive property from someone who has

died without leaving a will. They can also inherit property through a will or by law. They can be

family members or inherit much money or property.

d.These are the types of “Heirs” that we find in the world, inheriting things, properties, and

valuables of the world.

2.   Who are the “Heirs” of the Kingdom of God?

a. In this ‘religion’ that we call Christianity, the heirs of the Kingdom of God are first, Christ Jesus,

and we, as “Believers,” are co-heirs with Him. We, as “Believers,” are co-heirs with Him!

b. Believers have accepted the message of the Kingdom and received eternal life through Christ

Jesus, and are “NOW” members of the Kingdom of God, which “NOW” resides in them!

Come on, Holy Spirit!

c.  Romans 8:16-17 (NSRV) says, 16 “It is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that

we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joint heirs with

Christ—if we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.”

1. Now listen to this: the Spirit bears witness with our Spirit that we are “Children of

God (“Spirit to Spirit”), then heirs to heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, “IF”

indeed, We suffer with Him! "IF” we suffer with Him, we may also be “Glorified.”

together! Hello! Somebody!

3. Others say that “Heirs” of the Kingdom of God have joined the body of Christ and set aside

personal differences to unite in a spiritual cause. Others say that their “Heirs of God "are

“redeemed” from the curse and are joint heirs with Jesus. As co-heirs with Christ, believers share

in Jesus’ inheritance, including His glory, riches, and all things.

4.  That’s why the Bible says in Matt. 6:33  (NRSV) 33  says, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,

and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (NLT) says, “Seek the Kingdom

of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” 

5. The question for “Right” now is: Are we still “Justified” as Heirs to Christ? Do we have a “Right” to call ourselves “Justified?”

II.                  Justified Co-Heirs With Christ

1.  We talked about all types of Heirs in the world. We spoke of legal, legitimate, rightful, and true heirs. But we did NOT talk about a “Justified” heir. Let’s look at our Text for today. The Text says in Titus 3:6-7 “This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” Verse 6 says, “Having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

2. What does the word “Justify” mean? The Greek word for “Justify” is Kikaioo, which is interpreted to mean to make morally “Righteous,” to be considered “Righteous,” and to have a justification of “Righteousness. Justification is a word used in Scripture to mean that in Christ, we are “forgiven and made “Righteous” in our living. Hallelujah! Somebody!

3. In the Apostle Paul’s writings, he used the word “Justify” to mean that God declares (sinful) men ‘Righteous,” not based on their merit or works, but on the merit or works of Jesus. Can I get a witness? Somebody!

Contextual Background

In our Text today, this letter is addressed to Titus, a young leader in the early church, whom Paul had left on the island of Crete to help “Organize” and “Strengthen” the churches there. Paul’s purpose in writing is to guide “Church Leadership,” “Sound Doctrine,” and Ethical Living.”

1.  In Titus Three, Apostle Paul “Contrasts” the behavior of the “Believers” with those who do “NOT” know God. See, here he is comparing the “Believers” of the “Way ST. Community” with the “World Ave. Community.” I wish I had some help today!

2.  Paul reminds Titus and the “Way ST Community Believers” on the island of Crete of what times were like when they lived in the “World Ave. Community.” They lived a life characterized by “Foolishness” and “Disobedience” before emphasizing that they wanted to make a “Transition” from the “World” to the “Kingdom.” They wanted to “Embrace” the “Transformative” power of God’s mercy and “Make-A-Move” from the “World Ave. Community” to the “Way ST. Community” in the Kingdom of God! Hello, Somebody!

3.  There are “Three Key Themes” in this Text: 1. Salvation is by Grace, 2. The Role of the Holy Spirit, and 3. Inheritance of eternal life.

The First Point: Salvation is by Grace

1. If you want to change the community where you live, first, you must desire to make a change.

However, moving from the “World Ave. Community” requires much more than your “Works” to

make a move! The “Mortgage Officer” must lend you some “Grace.” See, “Grace” is your

requirement to make your move. It requires you to be gifted with “Salvation.”

2. Our Text highlights the fact that “Salvation” is NOT based on human works, but the “Mercy of

God” and His “Grace.” 1. NOT how many Bible studies you teach! 2. NOT how many Revivals

you Preach! 3. NOT How many radio broadcast you do! 4. NOT how many ministries you

support!  5. NOT how many home visits you make! This time, it is “NOT” about you or your

works; it’s solely about the Lord’s “Grace and His mercy!” Did you know that the Number “5”

symbolizes His “Grace?” Can I get a witness? Somebody!

3. Lastly, this Text emphasizes the theme of “Justification” and “Grace.” Here, our Father conveys

to the  “Way ST. Community” ‘Believers’  (NOW) that they are “Justified,”  that you ARE (NOW)

“Justified” whereby they are, and you (NOW) are declared “Righteous” by God’s “Grace,” rather

than by their works or by your works. In other words, “You cannot achieve this alone!” No matter

how hard you work, who you are connected to or with! No matter what potential you might

have for future endeavors. You cannot become “Justified” by any doings of your own!

Can I get a witness? Somebody! Think about that! Are you willing to “Embrace” the fact that

God wants you to be “Co-Inheritors” with Christ in the Kingdom of God!

III.                Justified Co-Heirs with Christ

      The Second Point is the Role Played by the Holy Spirit. 

1. In Titus Three, Apostle Paul “Contrasts” the behavior of the “Believers” with those who do “NOT”

know God. See, here he is comparing the “Believers” of the “Way ST. Community” with the “World

Ave. Community.” I wish I had some help this morning.

2. Paul reminds Titus and the “Way ST Community Believers” on the island of Crete of what times

were like when they lived in the “World Ave. Community.” How they lived a life characterized

by“Foolishness” and “Disobedience” before emphasizing that they wanted to make a “Transition.”

  from the “World” to the “Kingdom.” They tried to “Embrace” the “Transformative” power of

God’s mercy, and “Make-A-Move” from the “World Ave. Community” to the “Way ST. Community”

in the Kingdom of God! Hello, Somebody!

3. When we make the “Transitional” decision to choose God over the World. “The Way ST. Community” over the “World Ave. Community,” we enter a period of “Spirit -to-Spirit” connectivity that I “Call” a “Divine Bi-Frequency Connection”, where the Spirit of God “dwells” with your Spirit.

   
   

4. God “Rightly” gifts His “Co-Inheritors” with Christ as “Co-Heirs” to His Kingdom with Christ by

reminding them that when “Believers” enter into a relationship with Him, it is a “Spirit-to-Spirit.”

connection. It is in the “Spirit” realm, where God gifts you with “Transformative” power, where our

God sent His Son Jesus Christ to “Saved” us!

5. At this point (NOW), we are “Justified” Co-Heirs with grace because of God’s love and grace has

(Now) “Justified” us! We can illuminate this as “Spiritual washing” or “Regeneration” NOT because of

our “Works or merits” but because of the “Works and merits” of Christ Jesus. We are

“Spiritual” washed and “Regenerated” a “Renewal of our Spirit,” which “NOW” should be lifted

and being “Cleansed and Purified!” Hello! Somebody!

6. Apostle Paul gives us what I “Believe” to be God’s Divine “Transformative Seal” to receive your

“Justified” seal of being a Co-Inheritor” with Christ in the Kingdom when we are “Obedient” to

God’s instructions are given to us in Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this

world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing your mind. Then, you will

learn to know God’s will for you, which is good, pleasing, and perfect."

7. Lastly, listen to this: the power of God’s indwelling Spirit, the washing of regeneration, purifies us from

all sin. At once, God's Holy Spirit makes us righteous, sanctified, and justified in the name of

Jesus Christ.

The Third Point: We Should be “Overjoyed” with Our Inheritance of Eternal Life.

1. When a “Sinner” places his/her “Trust in Jesus Christ, he or she is “Justified” or declared

“Righteous” by God through the “Sacrificial” death of His Son. Christ’s work is “Justification.”

His work is “Eternal,” gifted to us through the “Indwelling” power of the Holy Spirit.

2. I want you to know once we are made “Justified,” we are made “We are made “Righteous!” We are

made “Sanctified!” We are made “Justified, and “(NOW)” we are “Eternal!” We have to hold onto

our “Eternal Hope!” We have to hold onto our “Eternal Hope!” We have to hold unto out “Eternal

Hope!”

3. Being “Justified” Co-Heirs to the Kingdom with Christ is about believing, submitting, sacrificing,

and making a choice and commitment to where and how we choose to live. We cannot keep

“Straddling the fence." We cannot keep choosing the World or the “Culture” in and of the World

over Christ. If you “Accept” Christ as Lord and He in you, you have committed.

4.  Gal.2:20, (NIV) “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The

life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved and gave himself for me.”

Closing

1. Being “Justified” Co-Heirs to the Kingdom with Christ is all about believing, submitting, sacrificing,

making a choice, and making a commitment to where and how we choose to live. We cannot keep

“Straddling” the fence. We cannot keep choosing the World or the “Culture” in, and of the

World, over Christ. If you “Accept” Christ as Lord and He in you, you have committed.

2.  Rom. 3:34-25 24,“l are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ

Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement through the shedding of his blood—

to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness because, in his forbearance,

he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished.”

I hope you enjoyed why I feel "You are Distinguished from the World! As Believers who desire to become believers, what distinguishes you is that you are Co-Heirs to the Kingdom with our Lord, Jesus Christ! Remember: God loves you! The anointed Messiah loves you! The Holy Spirit will Protect, Provide, Guide, and Comfort you! And I love you! And there is nothing you can do about it! Please visit us again, here at @drofthegospel.com, for your daily manna.