Matthew 6:19-24
Already spoke on Faith:
• God is our Creator
• God is our Provider
• We are Debtors
Today, Hope & Love:
Meaning of Hope:
• Sometimes it means Faith
• Usually, it is a confident expectation
• There is a distinction between Faith and Hope
– If you have faith, then you WILL have hope
– Faith looks at the past and present
– Hope looks toward the future
Romans 8:18-25
Focus of Hope:
• Christ’s Return
Titus 2:11-13
• Future Resurrection
1 Thessalonians 4:13-16
• Heaven or Eternity
1 Peter 1:3-5; Colossians 1:3-5; 1 John 2:28-3:3
Meaning of Love:
• Not mere emotion of passion
Deuteronomy 6:4-6
• Reverence and Obedience
Three Questions:
• Faith: on what are you STANDING?
• Hope: on what are you LOOKING?
• Love: on what are you CLINGING?