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Ephesians 4:1-6

Ephesians 4:1-6. One Hope. Elements of HOPE. Desire & Expectation Difference in Hoping for something & Wishing for it Neither can we truly Hope for something we Expect but do not Desire. Elements of HOPE. Both DESIRE & EXPECTATION Must be Present before we can have REAL HOPE!.

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Ephesians 4:1-6

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  1. Ephesians 4:1-6

  2. One Hope

  3. Elements of HOPE Desire & Expectation Difference in Hoping for something & Wishing for it Neither can we truly Hope for something we Expect but do not Desire

  4. Elements of HOPE Both DESIRE & EXPECTATION Must be Present before we can have REAL HOPE!

  5. Object of our Hope: HEAVEN Colossians 1:5 “hope which is laid up for you in heaven…” ETERNAL LIFE John 17:3 “eternal life…know God” 1 Timothy 6:12 “lay hold on…” John 12:25 “hates life…keep for…” The Quest for Eternal Life Very Important in Minds of All Christians

  6. Object of our Hope: Prospect of Relief From Earthly Sorrows Romans 8:22,23 – “groans and labors”2 Corinthians 5:2 – “earnestly” groan Revelation 21:4 – “former passed away” ESCAPE TORMENT OF HELL Matthew 25:41; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Matthew 25:46

  7. Without Expectation No Hope Of Heaven! Reasons for Expecting to Go To Heaven- God’s Promise – 1 John 2:25 Titus 1:2; 3:7 Romans 8:24,25 1 Thessalonians 4:13

  8. Without Expectation No Hope Of Heaven! Reasons for Expecting to Go To Heaven- Secured in God’s Promise Made With An Oath - Hebrews 6:17-20

  9. What is The Value of Hope? Needful in Creating Patience Within Us- James 5:7 1 John 3:3 “purifies himself” Romans 12:12 “rejoice in Hope” Hope will always keep us looking FORWARD instead of BACKWARD! 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “things seen are temporary..not seen eternal”

  10. What is the Basis of Your Hope? 1 Timothy 1:1 “Lord Jesus Christ, our HOPE” Colossians 1:27 “Christ in you, the HOPE of Glory” Romans 5:8 “Christ died for us” 1 Corinthians 15:20 “Christ is risen from the dead”

  11. Do You Have a True Hope of a Home in Heaven? Can You Confidently Say You Have Reason to Expect a Home in Heaven?

  12. “No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 Must Remain Faithful to Him to Realize the Object of our HOPE! 1 Timothy 6:12

  13. Would You Claim Heaven as Your Hope Today? Confidently Say “I HAVE A HOPE FOR A HOME IN HEAVEN.”

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