Hope - Part 5
A Blessed Hope
Pastor Ray Hammond - May 15, 2022
13 …while we wait for the blessed hope – the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ… —Titus 2:13
36 Jesus: “But as for that day and hour no one knows it – not even the angels in heaven – except the Father alone.” —Matthew 24:36
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Look! The residence of God is among human beings. He will live among them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will not exist any more – or mourning, or crying, or pain, for the former things have ceased to exist.” 5 And the one seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new!” Then he said to me, “Write it down, because these words are reliable and true.” —Revelation 21:3-5
Waiting for the Blessed Hope
1.
the unexpected.
13 …while we wait for the blessed hope… —Titus 2:13
28 He [Jesus] will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him. —Hebrews 9:28
40 Jesus: “You also must be ready because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” —Luke 12:40
2.
godlessness and
godliness.
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age… —Titus 2:11-12
3.
what is good.
14 …[Jesus] gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. —Titus 2:14
12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. —1 Peter 2:12