Billy Myron continues his series on positional truth, emphasizing privileges believers receive in Christ that are unconditional, based on grace rather than merit or performance. These truths counter feelings of unworthiness, self-doubt, or fear of losing salvation.
Accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6):
The Greek term (from the root of “grace”) means God has “graced” or made believers fully accepted in Christ, the Beloved One. This is not earned; it’s a permanent positional reality. Supporting verses include Romans 5 (grace abounding through Christ), 1 Peter 5:10 (God as the God of all grace), Colossians 1:12-14 (translated into the kingdom of the Son of His love), and Romans 8:31-32 (God freely gives all things with Christ). The result: believers should not feel like outsiders or begrudgingly tolerated; God views them positively and graciously in Christ, often more highly than they view themselves. This leads to praise for God’s glorious grace (Ephesians 1:3-14 context), as acceptance is always true regardless of carnality or failure—sins are already forgiven, no condemnation applies.
Placed as Sons (Son Placement/Heir Position):
Drawing from Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 3:26–4:7, Romans 8:14-17, Titus 3:7, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Hebrews 9:15, and Romans 8:22-25. This refers to believers being positioned as mature heirs (not mere infants under tutors/law), with full privileges, freedom from law/bondage, and inheritance rights. In ancient culture, a child (even an heir) was like a slave until “placed as a son” at maturity—then they gained authority and inheritance. Believers receive this instantly through faith in Christ (Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 1:5), not gradually. It includes the Spirit crying “Abba, Father,” making believers no longer slaves but sons and heirs (co-heirs with Christ). This guarantees future salvation/inheritance: incorruptible, undefiled, reserved in heaven, sealed by the Holy Spirit as earnest (down payment). It assures eternal security—no loss of salvation, as it’s an inheritance, not a reward based on works. The body’s redemption (resurrection/change at rapture) completes this. Overall, positional truth assures believers of God’s view: fully accepted, privileged sons, with sins dealt with—Satan’s accusations are nullified.
The teaching ties into broader “in Christ” truths (forgiveness, no condemnation), encouraging believers to rest in their unchanging position rather than fluctuating feelings or performance.
