1. Our Blessed Hope

2. The Christian’s Hope
Attacked by life’s discouragements, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 18
Christ is our hope, Colossians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 15:17-19
God’s word a sure foundation for hope, Psalm 119:49-50; Colossians 1:5

3. Our Blessed Hope Encourages us to evangelize, 1 Peter 3:15
Study and learn, 1 Timothy 4:15-16
Bible answers, 1 Pet. 3:15-16; 2 Tim. 2:24-26
Encourages boldness, 2 Corinthians 3:12
Rely on new covenant, 2 Cor. 3:13-14 (7-14)
Stand on and preach gospel, Eph. 6:19-20

4. Our Blessed Hope Encourages us to live godly, Heb. 6:10-12
Magnify Christ, Philippians 1:19-20
Faithfully continue, Colossians 1:21-23
Equips to fight devil, 1 Thessalonians 5:8
Assures our victory, 1 Peter 1:13 (6-9)
Purpose to our pursuit, 1 Timothy 6:11-14

5. Our Blessed Hope Confidence in suffering, Romans 5:1-5
Peace with God, Romans 5:1; 15:12-13
Do not lose heart, 2 Cor. 1:6-11; 4:16-5:1
Rejoice always, Romans 12:12
Stand in grace, Romans 5:1-2
Name in heaven, Luke 10:20; Hebrews 3:6

6. Our Blessed Hope Assures eternal inheritance, 1 Peter 1:3-5
Because Christ lives, 1 Corinthians 15:19-20
God cannot lie, Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18-20
We do not sorrow!
Remain steadfast in the faith, Col. 1:23
Reject fables and false hope, Titus 1:13-14