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Eternal Hope: The Quest for Heavenly Relief and Promise of Heaven

Discover the profound elements of hope in Ephesians and Colossians, the object of our hope being eternal life in Heaven and relief from earthly sorrows, secured by God's promises. Learn why hope is essential, the basis of our hope in Jesus Christ, and how to confidently claim a home in Heaven.

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Eternal Hope: The Quest for Heavenly Relief and Promise of Heaven

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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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