Whatcha Gonna Do?

[Jethro Bodine]

I'd love it if there were schools in Heaven.

I'm guessing you were a nerd in school.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

Huge Difference Between Entering & Inheriting the Kingdom

Another way of saying all of this is that all Christians are heirs of God (they are assured of eternal life and a place in the kingdom of heaven), but not all Christians will “inherit” the kingdom from Him (and receive positions of authority in that kingdom).

Being an heir is unconditional, but being a co-ruler with Christ is conditioned upon our spiritual obedience and faithfulness. We cannot lose our eternal life, but we can lose a position of authority in His kingdom. This is the basic difference between a Christian who will only dwell in the kingdom of heaven and one who will inherit or rule over it. The latter will actually participate in the coming glory of Christ.

So, there’s a huge difference between simply entering the kingdom and inheriting it. They’re not the same thing at all! We enter (Strong’s #1525, to come into) the kingdom because of our new birth and because we have received God’s Spirit. But, we inherit that kingdom (Strong’s #2816, obtain, receive or possess it) as a “reward” for an obedient and faithful lifestyle here on earth. It’s the prize for being an overcomer and for making choices to live Christ’s Life.

Again, we won’t do this perfectly, but at least we will be recognizing our choices, repenting of our sins, and choosing to fol-low Christ as best we can.

He who receives God’s Spirit (through Jesus Christ) enters the kingdom; but he who partakes of Christ’s Life and over-comes the world, the flesh and the devil will inherit that kingdom. Thus, the Millennial Kingdom will be inhabited by born-again Christians, but ruled over by faithful and obedient overcoming Christians.

The problem with your doctrine is that the person who does not overcome will not have the right to eat from the tree of life, nor escape the second death:

"7‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God." (Revelation 2:7 NASB)

"11‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.’" (Revelation 2:11 NASB)

You are either in the kingdom co-reigning with Christ, or you are cast out of it into the damnation of the second death, the lake of fire. There is no in between:

"7“He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son. 8“But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”" (Revelation 21:7-8 NASB italics in original, bold mine)

 

[KevinK]

I'm guessing you were a nerd in school.

In one of my schools, yes, they called me "nerd". In another one, they called me "black belt".

 

[Angel]

HA

 

[KevinK]

Didn't say what kind of school.

 

[iLOVE]

The problem with your doctrine is that the person who does not overcome will not have the right to eat from the tree of life, nor escape the second death:

"7‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God." (Revelation 2:7 NASB)

"11‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.’" (Revelation 2:11 NASB)

You are either in the kingdom co-reigning with Christ, or you are cast out of it into the damnation of the second death, the lake of fire. There is no in between:

"7“He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son. 8“But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”" (Revelation 21:7-8 NASB italics in original, bold mine)

Again: He who receives God’s Spirit (through Jesus Christ) enters the kingdom; but he who partakes of Christ’s Life and over-comes the world, the flesh and the devil will inherit that kingdom. Thus, the Millennial Kingdom will be inhabited by born-again Christians, but ruled over by faithful and obedient overcoming Christians.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

In one of my schools, yes, they called me "nerd". In another one, they called me "black belt".

Right, and they called me 007.

 

[KevinK]

 

[JohnDB]

The ability to discover is a human trait...just like work is a gift from God.

We can't be human and not have those things and be happy.

 

[jasonc]

Again: He who receives God’s Spirit (through Jesus Christ) enters the kingdom; but he who partakes of Christ’s Life and over-comes the world, the flesh and the devil will inherit that kingdom. Thus, the Millennial Kingdom will be inhabited by born-again Christians, but ruled over by faithful and obedient overcoming Christians.

How many ressurections do you believe in.Jesus mentions only one.

 

[KevinK]

What parties would you attend?

The wedding feast will be fine for me. Now, where did I put that invitation?

 

[Jethro Bodine]

The wedding feast will be fine for me. Now, where did I put that invitation?

In your black belt.

 

[KevinK]

In your black belt.

trying to be nice...trying to be nice...

 

[Jethro Bodine]

trying to be nice...trying to be nice...

You know I'm having fun with you, right?

 

[KevinK]

You know I'm having fun with you, right?

I do know, my friend. I only mess with people I like.