The Hope of the Christian Life
The Christian hope is to be firmly fixed on our participation in Christ’s coming kingdom, which provides us the strength and courage to face all the current challenges in the here and now.
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Christ’s Resurrection: Why It Matters for Eternity
Living in submission to the lordship of Christ may cost us now, but the eternal benefits purchased by his life, death, and resurrection far outweigh the value of living for ourselves.
The Postponement for Moses
The vindication of the gospel always involves waiting, difficulties, and rejection—but God provides the resources to patiently and resolutely endure.
The Lord is My Strength
We should always be characterized by strength and courage because Christ has secured our favored place with the Father and the Holy Spirit will see us through until the coming of the kingdom.
Patience and Peace
Because God often makes his children wait for relief, deliverance, and blessings, we must seek to cultivate a patient and trust-filled prayer life, knowing that God is faithful to lovingly do what’s best for his children.
The Nature of the Resurrection
Christians ought to be heartened, motivated, and excited by the preview of our own resurrection which can be seen in the resurrected bodily appearances of Christ.
The Centrality of the Resurrection
The defeat of death is the logical product and central feature of God’s successful redemptive solution for the impact and effect of our sinful rebellion.
God’s New Covenant
Christ’s institution of the Lord’s supper in the presence of Judas should lead us to a vigilant introspection as we regularly and actively remember Christ’s death and coming kingdom.
Anticipating Christ’s Ultimate Arrival
Christ came as victor over our sins to provide us peace with God, he will come again as victor over sinners to bring peace to the world, and in the interim he is able to instill peace in our hearts in any and every situation.
The Fear of Being Unprepared
We must make certain that we are personally and spiritually prepared for the powerful, glorious, and imminent return of Christ; and rightly be fearful if we are not.
When You're the Farmer of the Year
We should be grateful for the foretaste of God’s power that is manifest through us in our evangelism that changes lives and toward us in our own salvation and personal transformation.
The Crux of Christmas
Christ came the first time to provide what was needed for us to have relational peace with God, he is coming a second time to establish a kingdom of peace for his people.
A God in Control
Life will feel uncertain and perilous at times, but as Christians we must fix our focus on God, affirming his love for us in Christ and his good promises regarding our future.
A Biblical Perspective on a Fallen World
While the cosmos is now dying, Christians are called to eagerly anticipate a resurrected planet which will be perfectly sustained by God for our use and our good.
Getting Excited About Our New Destiny
The finished work of the cross and the ongoing defense of Christ as our mediator should instill us with a profound joy regarding our future eternal blessings.
Experiencing the Hope of Faith
Our faith in God?s promises and Christ’s work should produce in us a bold and confident hope that bolsters our sense of security and significance before God.
Seeing Salvation as an Inheritance
We can learn to appreciate and value our salvation by seeing it through the biblical metaphor of inheritance
Why It's All Worth It
Following Christ is worth it because God rewards us with many advantages now and will one day give us the New Jerusalem along with tangible, generous compensation.