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Lesson 05 Colossians 1v5-6 Hope

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Marvin McKenzie
Marvin McKenzie

This week's adult SS lesson. Paul steps aside from his explanation of his prayers for them to give an exposition of the hope laid up for them in heaven.

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Colossians Hope Lesson 5
• It is the difference between the Christian and the unsaved man • It is the product of trial by persecution • It is the earnest of reward in heaven and • It is our expectation of Christ's coming
BASED UPON THE WORD OF TRUTH but RECEIVED THROUGH HUMAN INSTRUMENTS of the Bible A. The promises The Christian’s hope for the future is based, not on some wishful thinking but on the promises of God. B. Delivered to us through a human instrument In order for any person to have received the hope God gives – there must be someone to tell them what the Bible says.
HEAVENLY WITH EARTHLY APPLICATIONS (IN THE FRUIT) A. Our hope is laid up in heaven •Our promise for rest is in heaven •Our promise for reward is in heaven •Our promise for an inheritance is in heaven
HEAVENLY WITH EARTHLY APPLICATIONS (IN THE FRUIT) B. There is fruit of salvation right now •A peace that passeth all understanding •A confidence in the plan of God •A strength to endure the hardships of life •A purpose to try to win others to Christ •A process leading to more and more godliness
FOR ALL THE WORLD but WITH PERSONAL APPLICATIONS IN SALVATION It’s for everyone regardless of: •Race •Creed •Color •Gender •Age •Political persuasion •Religious teachings
FOR ALL THE WORLD but WITH PERSONAL APPLICATIONS IN SALVATION Must be accepted personally •They heard it and •They believed it and •They were the ones who possessed this hope

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Lesson 05 Colossians 1v5-6 Hope

  • 2. • It is the difference between the Christian and the unsaved man • It is the product of trial by persecution • It is the earnest of reward in heaven and • It is our expectation of Christ's coming
  • 3. BASED UPON THE WORD OF TRUTH but RECEIVED THROUGH HUMAN INSTRUMENTS of the Bible A. The promises The Christian’s hope for the future is based, not on some wishful thinking but on the promises of God. B. Delivered to us through a human instrument In order for any person to have received the hope God gives – there must be someone to tell them what the Bible says.
  • 4. HEAVENLY WITH EARTHLY APPLICATIONS (IN THE FRUIT) A. Our hope is laid up in heaven •Our promise for rest is in heaven •Our promise for reward is in heaven •Our promise for an inheritance is in heaven
  • 5. HEAVENLY WITH EARTHLY APPLICATIONS (IN THE FRUIT) B. There is fruit of salvation right now •A peace that passeth all understanding •A confidence in the plan of God •A strength to endure the hardships of life •A purpose to try to win others to Christ •A process leading to more and more godliness
  • 6. FOR ALL THE WORLD but WITH PERSONAL APPLICATIONS IN SALVATION It’s for everyone regardless of: •Race •Creed •Color •Gender •Age •Political persuasion •Religious teachings
  • 7. FOR ALL THE WORLD but WITH PERSONAL APPLICATIONS IN SALVATION Must be accepted personally •They heard it and •They believed it and •They were the ones who possessed this hope