The concept of inheritance stands as one of the most profound yet widely misunderstood aspects of Christian theology. In his recent podcast, Jason DeMars delves into this rich subject by examining our spiritual inheritance and the biblical concept of Elohim, offering fresh insight into what it means to be sons and daughters of God.
The journey begins with a critical linguistic clarification about the word “adoption” as used in Scripture. Unlike our modern understanding, the Greek word “huiothesia” doesn’t imply taking someone who isn’t your child and making them yours. Rather, it means “the placing of sons” – referring to the moment when an heir receives their inheritance. This distinction is crucial because it reveals that our adoption isn’t about becoming something we weren’t, but rather about stepping into the fullness of what we already are by divine design.
DeMars outlines an eight-point progression that maps our spiritual journey: we were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world; Christ went to the cross with His elect; we were born in time but dead in sin; within our souls lay a dormant divine “gene”; the Spirit quickens that gene to life; we grow in maturity through the Word; we ultimately receive an immortal body (our complete adoption); and finally, we live on a new heaven and earth.
What makes this teaching particularly fascinating is the parallel drawn to historical processes of inheritance. Just as nobility in England would carefully train and prepare their heirs through education, practical experience, and gradual assumption of responsibility, God likewise prepares us as His heirs. We learn the language of revelation, develop godly character, receive practical training in kingdom work, and ultimately step into our divine position.
Perhaps the most thought-provoking aspect of the teaching centers on the biblical concept of Elohim. DeMars challenges listeners to recognize that when Psalm 82:6 says, “I have said, Ye are gods,” the word used is “Elohim” – the same Hebrew word used for God throughout the Old Testament. This doesn’t mean we’re to be worshipped or that we forgive sins, but rather that humans were created to be God’s representatives on earth – His “amateur gods” or vice-regents.
Through examining multiple scriptural references, DeMars demonstrates that the term Elohim has broader applications than many realize, applying not just to God but also to angels, prophets, and judges. This reveals a divine council structure where God, though supreme, invites both angels and redeemed humanity to participate in His plans.
The central theological point emerges clearly: through Adam’s fall, humanity lost its godship, sonship, and domain. Satan became “the god of this world.” But through Christ’s redemption – specifically the Lamb taking the title deed and opening the seals in 1963 – our inheritance has been restored. We can now function as kings and priests, with the authority of the spoken word and the full manifestation of divine nature.
What distinguishes this teaching from pantheistic concepts in world religions is the clarification that we’re not God in the sense that “everything is God.” Rather, we’re separate beings who’ve received God’s life, created to manifest His nature through submission to His will. As Jesus demonstrated, true godship isn’t about exerting independent will (“I will ascend”) but surrendering to God’s purposes (“not my will but Thine”).
This revelation transforms how we view ourselves and our purpose. We aren’t merely forgiven sinners waiting for heaven; we’re heirs of everything Christ inherited, gradually maturing into our full position and authority. As DeMars powerfully concludes, “If a cow gives birth, it’s a cow. If God gives birth, it’s God” – meaning we share His divine nature as His true children.
The implications are extraordinary: we have access to the same speaking faith that Christ demonstrated, able to speak to mountains and have them removed. Not through our own will, but through perfect alignment with God’s word and purposes. This is our inheritance – not just eternal life, but authority, divine nature, and the fulfillment of every promise in Scripture.
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