1. Ephesians
4:1-6

2. One
Hope

3. Elements of HOPE
Desire & Expectation Difference in Hoping for something & Wishing for it Neither can we truly Hope for something we Expect but do not Desire

4. Elements of HOPE
Both DESIRE & EXPECTATION Must be Present before we can have REAL HOPE!

5. The Quest for Eternal Life Very Important in Minds of All Christians
Object of our Hope:
HEAVEN
Colossians 1:5 “hope which is laid up for you in heaven…”
ETERNAL LIFE
John 17:3 “eternal life…know God”
1 Timothy 6:12 “lay hold on…”
John 12:25 “hates life…keep for…”
The Quest for Eternal Life Very Important in Minds of All Christians

6. Prospect of Relief From Earthly Sorrows
Object of our Hope:
Prospect of Relief From Earthly Sorrows
Romans 8:22,23 – “groans and labors” 2 Corinthians 5:2 – “earnestly” groan
Revelation 21:4 – “former passed away”
ESCAPE TORMENT OF HELL
Matthew 25:41; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Matthew 25:46

7. Without Expectation No Hope Of Heaven!
Reasons for Expecting to Go To Heaven- God’s Promise – 1 John 2:25 Titus 1:2; 3:7 Romans 8:24,25 1 Thessalonians 4:13

8. Without Expectation No Hope Of Heaven!
Reasons for Expecting to Go To Heaven- Secured in God’s Promise Made With An Oath - Hebrews 6:17-20

9. What is The Value of Hope?
Needful in Creating Patience Within Us- James 5:7 1 John 3:3 “purifies himself” Romans 12:12 “rejoice in Hope” Hope will always keep us looking FORWARD instead of BACKWARD! 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “things seen are temporary..not seen eternal”

10. What is the Basis of Your Hope?
1 Timothy 1:1 “Lord Jesus Christ, our HOPE” Colossians 1:27 “Christ in you, the HOPE of Glory” Romans 5:8 “Christ died for us” 1 Corinthians 15:20 “Christ is risen from the dead”

11. Do You Have a True Hope of a Home in Heaven?
Can You Confidently Say You Have Reason to Expect a Home in Heaven?

12. “No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
Must Remain Faithful to Him to Realize the Object of our HOPE! 1 Timothy 6:12

13. Would You Claim Heaven as Your Hope Today?
Confidently Say “I HAVE A HOPE FOR A HOME IN HEAVEN.”