 Matthew 16:26  Luke 12:16-21  2 Peter 1:4  Romans 8:16-17  3 treasures or riches that we have in Christ Jesus. 1.Redemption 2.Revelation 3.Reconciliation

I. We Have Redemption in The Lord Jesus Christ: Jesus said in John 8:34, "Whoever commits sin is a slave of sin." Rom.7:14 says we are all "sold under sin. “Rom.6:23 says the "wages [value, price] of sin is death." John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall free indeed Hebrews 9:22 “ without shedding of blood is no remission Matthew 26:28  1 Pet.1:18-19 "You were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot

Listen to what God's word has to say about our sin. Psa.103:12 says, "As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us." Isa.44:22 says, "I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, And like a cloud, your sins. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you." Jer.31:34 says, "For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more." Mic.7:19 says, " He will again have compassion on us, And will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins Into the depths of the sea." 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;  Grace means :  Receiving God's Favor when we deserve His Anger.  God brings us In instead of casts us Out,  He gives us life instead of death,  love instead of hate,  Blessings instead of Cursing,  Pardon instead of Judgment,  Peace instead of Pain,  Joy instead of Sorrow  Heaven instead of Hell.  God's grace is limitless and Infinite

II. WE HAVE REVELATION IN CHRIST: Verses 9-10  1 Peter 2:9  verse 10 "the dispensation of the fullness of times," just the right time God is going to "gather together in all things in Christ" whether those things are "in heaven" or "on earth" all will be "in Him."  Philippians 2: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

III. WE HAVE AN INHERITANCE IN CHRIST: Verse A.The Ground Of Our Inheritance: verse 11a  Romans 8:1 B.Our Inheritance is sure. Verse11a C.The Giving Of Our Inheritance: verse11b: D.The Guarantee Of Our Inheritance: v13d-14a

Ver se What God Does… Has done What We Do… Did 1:3 Fully Blessed: God HAS blessed us with EVERY spiritual blessing in Christ (already!) We praise God! 1:4 Spotless: God chose us before the foundation of the world and made us holy and blameless in His sight! 1:5 God predestined and adopted us as His own son! (In His family!) 1:6God freely gave His grace to us We praise His glorious grace! 1:7 God redeemed us (brought us back to himself by paying the price – his death!) and forgave us ALL our sins.

Ver se What God Does… Has done What We Do… Did 1:8 God lavished grace, wisdom and understanding upon us. 1:9 Showed us the mystery of His will which He purposed in Christ 1:1 0 God will submit everything to Christ 1:1 1 God has given us an inheritance in Christ, and as He predestined us, He works everything out for us according to His own will and purpose! 1:1 2 God gave us awesome hope in Christ We hope in Christ and praise His glory in doing this! 1:1 3 God has sealed us with the Holy Spirit We believed the good news! 1:1 4 God has given us a guarantee of our inheritance by the Holy Spirit He has given us. He has made us His own possession! We give praise to His glory!