Our joyful, confident expectation rests on God's undeniable love for us.

1. God's love is undeserved. 

2. God's love is unmatched. 

3. God's love is unquestionable.

Our hope grows stronger because of the ongoing effect of what God has done in us.1. God has given the Holy Spirit to us. 

2. Through the Spirit, God has poured His love into our hearts. 

3. Therefore, our hope grows stronger.

We have a joyful, triumphant confidence even in sufferings.

1. We have a joyful, triumphant confidence in sufferings because of what we know.

2. We have a joyful, triumphant confidence in sufferings because they produce perseverance. 

3. We have a...

We rejoice today because we know what is coming. 

1. When we stand on justification, we can see the glory of God coming.

2. As we wait for God's glory, we have hope.

3. Because of our hope, we have joyful confidence.

We must work for and serve the Lord in the workplace.

1. Jesus’ lordship changes the way we approach our work

2 Jesus’ lordship changes the way we use authority at work

Because we have a right standing before God, we live in peace and grace. 

1.We have peace with God.

2. We have access into the realm of grace.

Abraham's story points to faith in Jesus.Part 1: The Gospel & God's Righteousness A. Man's Need - 1:18-3:20B. God's Work to Justify Sinners - 3:21-26C. Man's Response of Faith - 3:27-4:25

1. Like Abraham, our faith in God...

Saving faith follows in the footsteps of Abraham's faith.

1. The object of saving faith: God and His character.

2. The character of saving faith: hopeful, strong, and growing.

3. The result of saving faith: righteousness before God.

The Lordship of Christ changes the way we relate to each other at home. 

1. We must seek to please the Lord in the marriage relationship.

2. We must seek to please the Lord in the parent-child relationship.

God's promise to save can only be received by faith.

1. Abraham's story shows that the promise has always been received by faith and not law.

2. The law proves that it is incapable of securing the promise.

3. The role of grace from...