The Hope to Be Like Christ

The Hope to Be Like ChristSpeaker: Pastor Quang NguyenScripture: 1 John 3:1-3Everyday English Usage of HOPE• “A wish or desire” for something but you are not certain that it will happen.Biblical meaning of HOPE• “HOPE is a joyful and confident expectation of God’s goodness.”2 great pillars of HOPEI. The HOPE to be WITH ChristII. The HOPE to be LIKE Christ.I. The HOPE to Be WITH Christ (Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16)1. The Hope of heaven (2 Corinthians 5:8, John 14:1–2)2. The Hope of Christ’s return (Titus 2:13, 1 Cor 15:51-52)3. The Hope to walk with Jesus tomorrow (Matthew 28:20, Psalm 27:13).II. The HOPE to Be LIKE Christ (1 John 3:2)1. Desire it! (When we realize how much God loves us - 1 John 3:1)2. Believe it! (We will become like Christ one day – 1 John 3:2)3. Live it out! (Purify yourselves now – 1 John 3:3)