1. Building Hope That Lasts

2. Hope is powerful. Hope gives us strength for the Christian journey. God wants us to abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)

3. Rather than hope, some Christians engage in wishful thinking. It is possible to know for sure that you are going to heaven—to have real and lasting hope.

4. A Bedrock of Truth: Hebrews 2:3-4Jn. 20:30-312 Cor. 12:12Mark 16:20 Faith 2 Tim 3:16-172 Peter 1:3Romans 10:171 Thess. 5:21 WORKSWORKS J A S 2: 17 WORKSWORKS J A S 2: 24 WORKSWORKS J A S 2: 26 WORKSWORKS R O M 2: 6 JOY Romans 15:13Philippians 1:25James 1:2-4James 1:22-25 HOPE 1 John 3:10, 241 John 4:16-17 Salvation Hebrews 6:19

5. God wants us to abound in hope. (Romans 15:13) We can know whether or not we are saved. Are YOU ready for the Judgment?