Our Christian Hope
"That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil." Hebrews 6:18,19.
What is the Christian's hope called?
"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Titus 2:13.
When did Paul expect to realize this hope?
"Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:8.
What happens when we forget God?
"So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be as a spider's web." Job 8:13,14.
What will happen when we have this hope?
"And every man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself, even as He is pure." 1 John 3:3.
How does this hope make us feel?
"Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God." Psalms 146:5.
"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is." Jeremiah 17:7.
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." Romans 15:13.
"By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:2.
When the love of God fills the heart, what is the result?
"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." Romans 5:5.
In a time of trouble, who will be the hope of the righteous?
"The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel." Joel 3:16.
What else does our hope in the Lord give us?"
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD." Psalms. 31:24.
What kind of hope do we receive because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3.
How long should our hope endure?
"And we desire that everyone of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end." Hebrews 6:11.
"Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:13.
May this study of God's word cause your hope to increase.
Thank you Lord for giving us your Word of Life.
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