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LIVE NOW. Unchanging Hope. “ In this life we have three great lasting qualities—faith, hope and love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (PHIL). “ May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace in your faith, that by the power of the Holy Spirit, your whole life and outlook may be radiant with hope.”
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LIVE NOW Unchanging Hope
“In this life we have three great lasting qualities—faith, hope and love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (PHIL)
“May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace in your faith, that by the power of the Holy Spirit, your whole life and outlook may be radiant with hope.” Romans 15:13 (PHIL)
“If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied.” 1 Corinthians 15:19 (NASB)
“And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:2-4 ()
–> Sufferings –> Perseverance –> Character –> Hope!
“For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:24-25 (NIV)
“A faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.” Titus 1:2 (NIV1984)
“So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.” Hebrews 6:18-19 (NLT)
“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven…” Colossians 1:3-6 (NIV1984)
How To Put Your Hope In God • Stop putting your hope in other things • Know God better –> Relationship • Trust God and His promises
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
“May the Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father (who has loved us and given us unending encouragement and unfailing hope by his grace) inspire you with courage and confidence in every good thing you say or do.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16 (PHIL)
“Base your happiness (joy) on your hope in Christ. When trials come endure them patiently, steadfastly maintain the habit of prayer.” Romans 12:12 (PHIL)
“And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.” Psalm 39:7 (NLT)
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