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.”