1. The
Christian’s
Hope

2. Why Study Hope? We are enlightened (Eph. 1:18)
We are different (Eph. 2:12)
We are unified (Eph. 4:4)
We are prepared (1 Pet. 3:15)

3. What Is Hope? Hope is not just “wishful thinking”
Hope is (1) expectation plus (2) desire

4. The Expectation of Hope
God (Heb. 6:18-20)
Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:19; Pet. 1:3, 21)
The Scriptures (Rom. 15:4; Col. 1:5, 23)

5. The Desire of Hope
Present salvation: daily Christian living (1 Thess. 5:8)
Future salvation: home in heaven (Col. 1:5)