1. Heb. 5:12 - ought to be teachers - teach first principles - need milk not meat

2. Athletes have a “slump” - going through the motions - not performing up to their potential

3. Revelation 2:4-5 - left first love - remember - repent

4. Defined Heb.11:1 Assurance - Evidence

5. Importance  Heb.11:6 - must believe  John 8:24 - believe  John 20:30-31 - written  Matt. 14:30-31 - little faith

6. Energizing  Rom. 10:17  John 20:30-31  Diligent reading of Bible

8. Defined  “Happy anticipation of good”  “A confident expectation”  “Desire plus expectation.”

9. Importance Rom. 8:25 1 Thes. 1:3 “patience of hope” 1 John 3:2-3

10. Fortifying Rom. 15:4 1 Pet. 1:13 “rest your hope” Keep your eye on the goal

12. Defined 1 Cor. 13:4-8a “Active goodwill”

13. Importance Expressing love gives assurance...of salvation 1 John 3:14...God answers prayer v.22-23...God abides in us 1 Jn.4:7-8

14. Activating 1 Thes. 4:9 - love one another Jesus - sacrificed - 1 Jn. 3:16 God - gave His Son - 1 Jn. 4:9 Love for others

16. Defined [ Grace ] = undeserved favor [ Joy ] = the response

17. Importance Kingdom of God - Rom. 14:17 Joy lightens the burdens 1 Pet. 1:6-9 Heb. 10:32-34

18. Enhancing John 15:11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” Prayer - John 16:24

20. Defined Harmonious relations Harmony between men - nations - God and man self

21. Importance Rom. 14:17-19 kingdom - peace 2 Cor. 13:11 “live in peace” Prov. 16:7 - be at peace

22. Enjoying Rom. 5:1 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Phil. 4:6-7 passes understanding

24. Confident trust Confident expectation Active good will Delightful response Harmonious relations

25. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning June 6, 2010