3/16/03: Ring of Hope Handout

In Greek Hope is -- E L P I S

Eternal Life with God
Romans 6:23 -- For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Living out the habits of your faith
1. Daily marinating on the Word
2. Praying to God
3. Just plain being alone with Jesus.

Plunging into the waters – Dying to Self.
Matthew 3:17 -- And a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him.”
Galatians 3:27 -- For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Increasing your service

John 13:15 -- I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

Submitting to God’s Purposes

Romans 5:1-2 -- Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:5 -- And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

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