2. Live Outside of Christ = NO HOPE!
“in the world”
= NO HOPE!
(Ephesians 2:11-13)
“In the world” (2:12)
“Without Christ” + “Without God” + “No hope”
HOW can I turn “no hope” into “hope”?
Obtain the forgiveness of sins (through the blood of Jesus) (2:13)
The blood of Jesus redeems us (1 Pet. 1:18-19)
The blood of Jesus forgives us (Eph. 1:7)
The blood of Jesus washes us (Rev. 1:5)
Condition: Only when we are baptized for that purpose (Acts 2:38; 22:16)
Sustain a relationship with God (through the blood of Jesus) (2:18-22)
The blood of Jesus gives us access to God (Eph. 2:18)
The blood of Jesus makes us a dwelling place of God (Eph. 2:22)
The blood of Jesus continually cleanses us from our sins (1 John 1:7, 9)
Condition: Only when we faithfully live for that purpose (1 John 2:1-3)
WHERE is this hope exclusively located?
“In Christ” (2:13a) AND only if “baptized into Christ” (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27)

3. Die Outside of Christ = NO HOPE!
“in the world”
= NO HOPE!
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-17)
The world faces death with no hope (1 Thess. 4:13)
They have no hope in death! They have no hope after death!
HOW can I turn “no hope” into “hope”?
Attain unto eternal life (Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Thess. 4:13-17)
The blood of Jesus allows us to forget the past and reach for prize ahead
Condition: Only when we are baptized and live as His heirs (Tit. 3:4-7)
WHERE is this hope exclusively located?
“In Jesus” (4:14), “in Christ (4:16), “in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14)
AND only if “baptized into Christ” (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27)

4. Are You “In Christ”? Do You Have His Hope?
(Colossians 1:27)
Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24
Repent of your sins and turn to God – Luke 13:3
Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32
Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27
God will forgive you of all sins – Acts 2:38
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Faithfully walk in Christ each day – 1 John 1:7

5. Is the Peace of God Ruling in Your Heart Today?
Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24
Repent of your sins and turn to God – Luke 13:3
Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32
Be immersed into Christ – Mark 16:16
God will forgive you of all sins – Acts 2:38
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Faithfully walk with Him each day – 1 John 1:7