2. The Hope of Children of God 1 John 2:28 - - 3:3

3. ‘Children of God’ Old Testament New Testament 1 John Children of God =

4. 1 st Hope – 2:28 - - 3:1 Speak Openly With Jesus When He Comes A.The Connection B.The Hope v28b, c C.The Means v28a D.Further Means - The Test of Righteousness v29 E.Overwhelmed by God 3:1

5. Behold the amazing gift of love The Father hath bestowed On us, the sinful sons of men To call us sons of God! Isaac Watts, Paraphrase of 1 John 3:1

6. 2 nd Hope – 3:2,3 Be Like Jesus When We See Jesus A.The Hope 2b B.The Present 2a C.The Means 3

7. The Hope of The Children of God Hope a beautiful word Hope of Jesus coming Hope speak openly with Jesus Hope be like Jesus