"Inheritance" is the promised "kingdom of heaven" destiny that has conditions of the Lord's expectations of sons to meet for entry. Without which we are not "saved" from outer darkness.
FALSE DOCTRINE!
Galatians 3:18
For if the
inheritance is based on law, it is no longer based on a promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by means of a promise.
Ephesians 1:11
also we have obtained an
inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
Colossians 1:12
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the
inheritance of the saints in Light.
Hebrews 9:15
For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were
committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal
inheritance.
Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an
inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
1 Peter 1:4
to
obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
It would be wise not to label something as a "false doctrine" before you have made your case to disprove it. There are dozens of verses of scripture that I have laid out in this post that support the view that I have proposed, and I have presented my understanding as it relates to each verse. You have not refuted a single one that I have put forth, but rather you cite other scriptures that you believe refute it...which I will take each one and tell you what they mean in light of the understanding presented.
I have spent time and have respectfully replied to the verses you have cited as proof of a "false doctrine"...
Galatians 3:18
For if the
inheritance is based on law, it is no longer based on a promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by means of a promise.
The "
inheritance" is not based on "law". Never said it was. The inheritance is bestowed at
"salvation" as a free, unearned gift reserved for those who walk in the manner that the Lord clearly defines. These defined expectations are not "legalisms" to be obeyed so as to "earn" entry. Bearing fruit while "abiding in the Vine" is a natural occurrence to those "saved" having been grafted in. However, a "branch in Me" that does not bear fruit, is cutaway and thrown into the fire. (see a prior post in this thread regarding John15).
Ephesians 1:11
also we have obtained an
inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
Context...
In Him 11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. 13 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory. Ephesians
"we have obtained an inheritance", past tense. Our "inheritance" is already purchased at "salvation". The Holy Spirit is "given as a pledge of our inheritance". What does that mean?
Once we receive Christ's covenant, we have been given eternal life, "salvation". We also are given the Holy Spirit which we begin to sense and respond to (or resist and quench). We know we have a "treasure" ahead because we can now "see" (perceive and believe) the kingdom of heaven.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John3
Read the "Treasure Hidden in the Field" parable. The man, who must be born again, can now "see" the kingdom inheritance promise. When he finds the treasure (the kingdom of heaven) is he "buying" his inheritance? No. He is ordering his life so as to possess it at all cost. What if he did not order his life to possess it? Would he possess it anyway? The Lord expects us to value our priceless inheritance so much that we will do what he, as made known by the Holy Spirit, requires during our walk toward his kingdom.
Colossians 1:12
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the
inheritance of the saints in Light.
Are you deliberately leaving out the context?
9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
This doesn't need explanation, but I will anyway. Why is Paul praying that these believers, "walk in a manner
worthy of the Lord, to
please Him in all respects,
bearing fruit in every
good work"?
Because the Lord has expectations! "Bearing fruit" and "good works" are called for because he
has "qualified us to share in the inheritance", purchased by the blood of His Son. These are not "legalistic law obedience" matters. They are the reasonable expectations of a Father who gave us
everything!
What happens if these "believers" (those who have accepted the covenant of Christ), go on sinning willfully and not "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord"?
26 For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” 31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10
Back in your Ephesians quote, "
you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is given as a pledge of our inheritance" These believers have "
insulted the spirit of grace by which he was sanctified", the very pledge of their inheritance. They will forfeit their inheritance, the kingdom of heaven.
Hebrews 9:15
For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were
committed under the first covenant, those who have been called
may receive the promise of the eternal
inheritance.
If the verse said, "
Will receive" rather than "
may receive", this discussion would be over. It does not because not everyone who has entered the covenant will receive the promise of the eternal inheritance even though it is theirs to possess...just as the Jews failed to enter their promised inheritance by failing to believe that it was theirs because they were required to fight for it.
Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an
inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Abraham's descendants failed to enter...
They came to the promised land, the "inheritance" that God promised Abraham. What happened?
They didn't believe that God has actually given them the promised "inheritance" and refused to fight for what was
theirs...
What happened then? They were locked out permanently! It was the next generation that had faith, obeyed God and "entered the promised inheritance land".
Hebrews 4 cautions
believers, using the Jews' unbelief as an example of the fact that we may fail to "enter" if we do not deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus into the kingdom inheritance he promised...
4 Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, just as He has said,
“As I swore in My wrath,
They shall not enter My rest,”
although His works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For He has said somewhere concerning the seventh day: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”; 5 and again in this passage, “They shall not enter My rest.” 6 Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly had good news preached to them failed to enter because of disobedience, 7 He again fixes a certain day, “Today,” saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before,
“Today if you hear His voice,
Do not harden your hearts.”
This is a warning to the New Testament believers. Why? If there is no possibility of the loss of our inheritance, why warn us to "fear" the loss?
1 Peter 1:4
to
obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
If you would read the context of the verses you cite as proof of a "false doctrine", you would see in these same passages the proof that the interpretation I have laid out is true.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
A "reservation" has one's name on it. In our case, it is a bought and paid for place in the kingdom of heaven. Just as an earthly father can buy tickets for a cruise for his family to depart on a certain date, it is reserved in each child's name. The only thing the child has to do is show up and identify himself to board. The promised cruise is "his" from the time of his father's purchase. But if that child has other business, doesn't care enough to do the very reasonable expectation of his father of showing up, packed and ready to board, then what happens to his guaranteed reservation? He forfeits it.
5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
We will be tested.
Skipping down in the same passage...
13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
Is this a mere suggestion? Are there no consequences for having little or no regard for this "command"?
17 If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.
Why "conduct yourselves in fear" if there is nothing to lose?
Because...
26 For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries... 29 How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified... and so on...