#85 | Heirs With Christ | Romans 8:17 | The Great 8

One of the most overlooked truths in the Christian life is that believers are not merely forgiven—they are heirs.Romans 8:17 takes us deeper into the beauty of adoption and reminds us that salvation is about far more than escaping judgment. Through Jesus Christ, we've been welcomed into the family of God and given an inheritance that can never be taken away. Paul says, "And if children, also heirs—heirs of God and coheirs with Christ." That's family language. Belonging language. Security language. Future language. Many Christians live as if they're guests in God's house, hoping they can stay. But Paul reminds us that we're not guests—we're family. We don't have to fight for a place at the table because Jesus already secured our seat. Our future is not hanging by a thread. It's anchored in the finished work of Christ.In this episode, we unpack three powerful truths about being heirs with Christ:1. Heirs Have A New Name — Through adoption, God didn't simply improve your life. He gave you a new identity, a new family, and a new future.2. Heirs Have A Secure Future — Your inheritance isn't based on your performance. It's based on Christ's faithfulness. Because God owns everything, His children have a future that is secure.3. Heirs Share In Christ's Victory — What Jesus secured through His death and resurrection now belongs to those who belong to Him. His victory becomes your victory. His future becomes your future.We'll also discuss why adopted children live differently than spiritual orphans, how the gospel changes our perspective on security and belonging, and why believers can live with confidence because their inheritance is already guaranteed.Because you're not standing outside the Father's house hoping to get in.The door is already open.You're family.Send us Fan MailBook Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite