Inheriting all things

[Jord Simcha]

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son."
Revelation 21:7


How do you guys and gals define all things here?

I see support for universal salvation in this one but it might be my bias speaking.
Am I wrong?

Because, how could God say that one inherits all things, while taking away for example even just one of his childhood classmates or a distant cousin?

I'm curious to see what you all think (we) the overcomers will inherit.

 

[LoveGodsWord]

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son." Revelation 21:7 How do you guys and gals define all things here? I see support for universal salvation in this one but it might be my bias speaking.
Am I wrong? Because, how could God say that one inherits all things, while taking away for example even just one of his childhood classmates or a distant cousin? I'm curious to see what you all think (we) the overcomers will inherit.

I think we discussed this earlier. Revelation 21:7 is in reference to the Saints while Revelation 21:8 is in reference to the unrepentant wicked that receive the second death in the lake of fire after the second coming these are the context here...

Revelation 21:7-8 [7], He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.[8], But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

The overcomers are the Saints tha do so by the blood of the lamb which is a reference to the Saints accepting the free gift of Christs sacrifice for their sins by faith...

Revelation 12:11 [11], And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life even unto death.

You may want to do a word search on "inherit and inheritance" in the scriptures. It will show you that only the Saints inherit Gods kingdom and the unrepentant do not inherit God's kingdom e.g...

Galatians 5:19-21 [19], Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these : fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, [20], idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties, [21], envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

So in summary Revelation 21:7-8 in context and topical application is to the Saints (overcomers) and the unrepentant wicked who do not inherit God's Kingdom but end up in the lake of fire v8 (see also Galatians 5:19-21). Universalism is a false teaching that has its origin from the first lie told to Eve in the garden of Eden *Genesis 3:1-5

Hope this helps...

 

[Jord Simcha]

Assuming I'm saved, which I believe I am, I already have the Kingdom of God. It is within me.

Here specifically God says "all things". Maybe the Kingdom of God is (to be) all things though, that would make sense.

 

[GospelS]

All things are God's. He is everything. He is our inheritance.

All things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. 1 Corinthians 3:22-23

 

[Mr. M]

Assuming I'm saved, which I believe I am, I already have the Kingdom of God. It is within me.

Here specifically God says "all things". Maybe the Kingdom of God is (to be) all things though, that would make sense.

2 Peter 1:3. According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.

Galatians 5:
19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

 

[Mr. M]

Because, how could God say that one inherits all things, while taking away for example even just one of his childhood classmates or a distant cousin?

I could think of a lot of people from my past that I would not want to inherit.

 

[Der Alte]

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son."
Revelation 21:7
How do you guys and gals define all things here?
I see support for universal salvation in this one but it might be my bias speaking.
Am I wrong?
Because, how could God say that one inherits all things, while taking away for example even just one of his childhood classmates or a distant cousin?
I'm curious to see what you all think (we) the overcomers will inherit.

The Greek word "panta" translated "all things" is neuter gender. It refers to "things, objects" etc NOT people. To refer to people it would be "pasa" as in Matthew 2:3.

 

[Jord Simcha]

The Greek word "panta" translated "all things" is neuter gender. It refers to "things, objects" etc NOT people. To refer to people it would be "pasa" as in Matthew 2:3.

That also goes for the word "alles" in German, that it's gender neuter. Still means everything (not just neuter things).

 

[Der Alte]

That also goes for the word "alles" in German, that it's gender neuter. Still means everything (not just neuter things).

The grammar rules for Greek are not the same as German or English.

 

[com7fy8]

Because, how could God say that one inherits all things, while taking away for example even just one of his childhood classmates or a distant cousin?

I think I see what you mean.

I think Baby Tiger has a couple of good points.

2 Peter 1:3. According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.

I could think of a lot of people from my past that I would not want to inherit.

All things are God's. He is everything. He is our inheritance.

All things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. 1 Corinthians 3:22-23

Here, by the way, Paul includes himself, after saying we have all "things".

We have God, we have one another as Jesus family love people, and in us we have all which the Holy Spirit shares with us.

 

[eleos1954]

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son."
Revelation 21:7


How do you guys and gals define all things here?

I see support for universal salvation in this one but it might be my bias speaking.
Am I wrong?

Because, how could God say that one inherits all things, while taking away for example even just one of his childhood classmates or a distant cousin?

I'm curious to see what you all think (we) the overcomers will inherit.

After everything plays out according to Gods plan and after He returns He will create a new heaven and new earth ... and "he that overcometh (the saved) will indeed inherit all things.

Matthew 5:5
Berean Study Bible
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Revelation 21:23

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.

Psalm 37:29
The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever.

no ... not universal ...

the unsaved will be destroyed

2 Thessalonians 1:8
In flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Malachi 4:1
“For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch.

Revelation 20:14-15 E
Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Revelation 20:6
Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection (the saved)! Over such the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years.