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We Are Saved in This Hope

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Christian hope, unlike human hope which is often vague and limited by personal experiences, is founded on the confidence in God's redemptive acts, culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This hope enables the faithful, through faith, to anticipate God's blessings in the present and the promise of eternal life in God's Kingdom in the future. It is a sure and certain expectation, not mere wishful thinking, grounded in the unchanging Word of God, who cannot lie. The apostle Paul emphasizes this in Romans 8:24-25, stating that we were saved in this hope. This hope is not just a future expectation but a present sustenance, preserving and sustaining us through trials. It is an active, patient waiting, expressing itself in vigorous service for Christ while anticipating His return. Hope is not the instrument of salvation but a condition in which we await future glory, enabling us to bear trials patiently without complaining. This hope is powerful and bold, casting out fear and doubt, and is both positive and assured, looking ahead to the future while recognizing the present as a wonderful hope as well. It involves an earnest desire and expectation for something unseen, driving us to steadfastly endure the present and long earnestly for the future. True Christian hope transforms how we view the world, assuring us of our identity as God's children and leading us to a certain and blessed destiny.

The Audacity to Hope

'Ready Answer' by Mike Ford

'Hope' means different things to different people. The political hope held out by politicians does not compare with the hope found in Scripture.

Hope and Faith

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

God requires His people to put their faith in action, giving evidence of their hope, demonstrating godly behavior rather than abrasive carnal behavior.