Col 1:12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
This phrase "meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:" Is particularly interesting for all that it conveys.
First the concept of being made meet, or able. This clearly makes known that we were not able previous to being made so. Men were lost without a God who would make us able. He made a way were there was no way.
Then to be partakers of an inheritance. The word here is not strictly inheritance, but a part, a portion which has been acquired. The word is used of the Roman soldiers casting lots over Jesus' garment and at the choosing of Matthias; and to declare that Simon the sorcerer had no lot, or part, in this ministry.
Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
The word is here again translated inheritance but refers to having received a part in this sanctification/holiness.
To be a part of the saints in light! To be made a holy one (saint) in light. In both these highlighted passages we see the clear distinction of being brought from darkness into light.
This is what it means to be born again, to be brought out of the darkness of sin and brought into the light of His life. Our "lot" is to receive His holiness in light, along with all the saints.
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