Advent // Faith and Hope
Hebrews 11:1 (NASB)
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Faith in Greek = Pistis
Conviction (sure confidence and fervor) of the truth
Hope in Greek =Elpis
Joyful and confident expectation of good
Counterfeit Aims of Hope
Hebrews 13:14 (ESV)
“For here, we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.”
Past Hope Fulfilled in Christ
1 in 1,000,000,000,000,000 Chance
Future Hope, Found in Christ
Hebrews 11:1-2 (MSG)
“The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.”
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Jesus Promised:
John 14:3 - He is coming back
John 14:2 - He is preparing a place for us
John 6:39 - He’ll raise the dead
Matthew 28:20 - He’ll always be with us
Acts 1:8 - He’ll fill us with power from the Holy Spirit
Matthew 16:27 - He’ll judge all people
Matthew 5:12 - He’ll reward the faithful
John 14:19 - We will live forever, because he lives forever
Matthew 16:18 - He’ll keep building his church, and hell won’t be able to prevail against it
Matthew 19:28 - He’ll make all things new
Matthew 24:14 - His gospel will be preached to the whole world, and then the end will come
Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)
“Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
Hebrews 10:24 (ESV)
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.”
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