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The Christian’s Hope. What Is Hope?. Hope is not just “wishful thinking”. Hope is (1) expectation plus (2) desire. Hope “does not disappoint” (Rom. 5:5, NASV)! Let’s see what it will do for the Christian!. What Will Hope Do For Us?. Joy in life (Rom. 5:2; 12:12; 15:13)
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The Christian’s Hope
What Is Hope? • Hope is not just “wishful thinking”. Hope is (1) expectation plus (2) desire. • Hope “does not disappoint” (Rom. 5:5, NASV)! Let’s see what it will do for the Christian!
What Will Hope Do For Us? • Joy in life (Rom. 5:2; 12:12; 15:13) • Perseverance in times of trial (Rom. 5:4-5; 8:24-25) • Boldness to speak out (2 Cor. 3:12)
What Will Hope Do For Us? • Comfort in death (1 Thess. 4:13) • Protection from the devil (1 Thess. 5:8) • Stability in difficult times (Heb. 6:18-19)
What Will Hope Do For Us? • Reason to evangelize (1 Pet. 3:15) • Purification from sin (1 Jn. 3:3)