How to Walk in the Inheritance You Already Have in Christ - Free Indeed - Ep. 55

Summary

Barry Bennett teaches that Christians already possess an inheritance through Christ and should learn about it, believe it, and put it into practice. He frames the gospel’s work as a progression described in Acts 26:18:

1. Eyes are opened to spiritual truth.
2. People turn from darkness to light.
3. They move from the power of Satan to God.
4. They receive forgiveness of sins.
5. They enter into an inheritance, having been set apart to God by faith in Christ.

Bennett says that understanding this progression helps believers recognize what they received when they became Christians. Otherwise, he argues, they may remain unaware of their spiritual resources or feel constrained by fear, condemnation, and religious rules.

What the inheritance includes

Bennett describes the inheritance as having both present-day and future aspects.

• Available in this life: He lists the name of Jesus; the Holy Spirit and the Spirit’s fruit; God’s promises and covenant; the living Word of God; the armor of God; Jesus’ cleansing blood and forgiveness; spiritual authority; the gifts of the Spirit; and the ability to hear and speak God’s Word. He also includes peace, joy, love, faith, healing, provision, and God’s favor.
• Reserved in heaven: Citing 1 Peter 1:3–4, he describes a future inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled, and does not fade away.

He emphasizes that believers are qualified by God, not by their own merit, to share in this inheritance. He also presents the Holy Spirit as the one who helps believers recognize what God has freely given them, especially as they read and reflect on Scripture.

Practical approach he recommends

• Recognize the inheritance as already given in Christ. Bennett urges believers not to treat God’s promises and spiritual resources as unavailable until heaven.
• Learn what the Bible says is theirs. He recommends reading Scripture and meditating on its promises, trusting the Holy Spirit to illuminate their meaning.
• Use the resources he identifies. His examples include praying in Jesus’ name, relying on God’s Word and promises, walking in the Spirit, practicing God’s love and forgiveness, and drawing on spiritual gifts, peace, joy, and authority.
• Replace defeatist thinking with faith and determination. Bennett encourages believers to stop dwelling on “woe is me” attitudes and to declare their confidence in Christ—for example, affirming that they will walk in abundant life, be a blessing to others, and trust God for healing and provision.
• Live from the “light” rather than returning mentally to “darkness.” He presents this as a practical response to forgiveness, righteousness, and the new life believers have received.

Bennett closes by praying that viewers would embrace, believe, declare, and walk in their inheritance, so their lives would reflect God’s goodness.

Speakers and sources

• Featured speaker: Barry Bennett, identified as an instructor at Charis Bible College.
• Primary source: Biblical passages quoted or referenced: Acts 26:18; Acts 20:32; John 10:27; Colossians 1:12 and 1:27; 1 Peter 1:3–4; Psalm 31:19; 1 Corinthians 2:9–12; and Romans 8:32. Bennett also alludes to other biblical teachings, including the name of Jesus, spiritual authority, the armor of God, and the fruit and gifts of the Spirit.
• Mentioned but not featured as speakers: Andrew and Greg Moore are named as ministers associated with the network.