The Practical Function of Hope

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The Practical Function of Hope Ephesians 1:15-19

“What is the hope?” First Peter 1:3-4 The SOURCE of our hope - Jesus Christ. How to OBTAIN our hope - being born again. The BASIS of our hope - the resurrection. The OBJECT of our hope - Heaven.

The Practical Function of Our Hope

The Practical Function of Our Hope Hope Purifies Our Life 1 John 3:1-3; Matt. 5:8; Prov. 4:23

The Practical Function of Our Hope Hope Purifies Our Life 1 John 3:1-3; Matt. 5:8; Prov. 4:23 Hope Anchors Our Soul Heb. 6:17-19, 2:1; 1 Tim. 1:19-20

The Practical Function of Our Hope Hope Purifies Our Life 1 John 3:1-3; Matt. 5:8; Prov. 4:23 Hope Anchors Our Soul Heb. 6:17-19, 2:1; 1 Tim. 1:19-20 Hope Keeps Us Patient Rom. 8:24-25; Heb. 10:36-39

The Practical Function of Our Hope Hope Purifies Our Life 1 John 3:1-3; Matt. 5:8; Prov. 4:23 Hope Anchors Our Soul Heb. 6:17-19, 2:1; 1 Tim. 1:19-20 Hope Keeps Us Patient Rom. 8:24-25; Heb. 10:36-39 Hope Provides Opportunities 1 Pet. 3:15, 4:2-4, 12-16

Contrast of Hope Which one are you? Some people have a “living hope.” 1 Peter 1:3 These people have obeyed the gospel and are living faithful to the Lord. Some people have “no hope.” Eph. 2:12 These people have either not obeyed the gospel or have drifted away from the Lord. Which one are you?