No Sin, No Sinner, No Devil!
The heavenly inheritance is the only undefiled inheritance, protected from sin, sinners, and the devil.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the purity of the heavenly inheritance, contrasting it with earthly inheritances that are often tainted by sin and injustice. He asserts that no sin, sinner, or devil can defile the incorruptible crown of heaven, which remains pure and shining despite trials. Brooks illustrates that while earthly treasures may be obtained through wicked means, the heavenly inheritance is safeguarded from all impurity. He reminds believers that only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life will enter this undefiled paradise, free from the corruption of sin. The sermon encourages a focus on the eternal and unblemished nature of God's promises.
Text
"An undefiled inheritance." 1 Peter 1:4
There are few earthly inheritances--but some defilement
or other sticks close to them. Many times they are gotten
by fraud, oppression, violence, injustice, etc. And as they
are often wickedly gotten--so they are as often wickedly
kept!
The heavenly inheritance is the only undefiled inheritance.
No sin, no sinner, no devil--can enter to defile or pollute
the heavenly inheritance, the incorruptible crown. The Greek
word signifies a precious stone, which though it be ever so
much soiled--yet it cannot be blemished nor defiled. Yes, the
oftener you cast it into the fire and take it out--the more
clear, bright, and shining it is!
No unclean thing shall enter into heaven to defile this crown,
this inheritance! The serpent got into the earthly paradise,
and defiled Adam's crown--yes, he robbed him of his crown!
But the subtle serpent can never enter into the heavenly
paradise!
"Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does
what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names
are written in the Lamb's book of life." Revelation 21:27
Sermon Outline
- The Heavenly Inheritance
- The Nature of the Heavenly Inheritance
- The Protection of the Heavenly Inheritance
- No sin, no sinner, no devil can enter
- The serpent cannot enter the heavenly paradise
Key Quotes
“The heavenly inheritance is the only undefiled inheritance.” — Thomas Brooks
“No sin, no sinner, no devil--can enter to defile or pollute the heavenly inheritance, the incorruptible crown.” — Thomas Brooks
“Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should strive to have our names written in the Lamb's book of life to inherit the heavenly paradise.
- The earthly inheritance is often defiled and should not be our focus.
- The heavenly inheritance is incorruptible and protected from sin and evil.