Royalty

<<Kingly line>>

Peter specifically addresses the Jewish believers, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellences of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvellous light" (1 Pet 2:9). Notice God's purpose in this special selection was that they demonstrate the glory of God and live such upright lives that the non-Jews would also glorify God (1 Pet 2:12). The Bible further explains all believers (whatever their nationality) are adopted children of the King of Kings whose Kingdom will never fail or pass away and we (the church) are a kingdom of priests also (Rom 8:14,15; Gal 3:26; Eph 1:5; 1 Tim 6:15; 1 Jn 3:1; Rev 1:6).

ethnicity to being part of the heavenly family because of the blood of Christ our Saviour (Eph 2:13).  Together with Christ we are heirs of God's glory. However, this may only be reached through being despised, rejected, misunderstood and even persecuted for our faith (Rom 8:15-17). At all times we should secure in who we are because our Father is the creator of the whole universe, and we are part of His family because of Jesus.

We have been positioned and destined for a divine purpose in His grand plan for mankind, yet this requires our ongoing walking in obedience to fulfil our specific calling (Eph 2:10). This also involves us to live by the royal law of loving our neighbour as ourselves (Jas 2:8).

God has given us royal authority to use the name of Jesus over the enemy as well as the spiritual weaponry to use against his lies (Mt 28:19,20; Mk 16:17; Eph 6:13-18; 2 Tim 2:12). We have the Holy Spirit residing within (1 Cor 6:19).

A wrong belief is replacement theology that considers the Jews are no longer important in God's plans.

See also: armour (spiritual), authority, call/calling, name of Jesus, position in Christ, replacement theology, royal law.