The Hope Which Will Not Disappoint Us Is Christ In Us The Hope Of Glory - Ian Robson
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Summary
The central message is that the true hope Christians possess is not merely forgiveness or a ticket to heaven, but 'Christ in you, the hope of glory.' This glory is a mystery revealed to the Gentiles, signifying a transformation that makes believers like Jesus Christ. This hope is secured by faith, leading to peace with God and enabling believers to joyfully anticipate becoming what God has planned for them, even amidst present tribulations.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The mystery of God including GentilesGod included non-Jewish Gentile nations in His Plan of Salvation, a mystery that was hidden in past ages but later revealed to the apostles.
What is the mystery among the Gentiles?Paul explains that the glorious mystery revealed to the Gentiles is simply Christ living in the believer as the hope of glory, which is far greater than just receiving a ticket to heaven or the forgiveness of sins.
Hope that does not disappoint usBelievers can confidently look forward to becoming all that God has in mind for them in this present life because the love of God has been poured into their hearts.
Isaiah prophesied that the Gentiles would hope in JesusMatthew quotes Isaiah to show that Jesus came to bring complete salvation and justice to the Gentiles so that in His name they would find hope.Matthew 12:18
What justification by faith meansWhen people come to God in repentance and faith, He declares them just as if they had never sinned, giving them peace with God and an introduction into His grace.Romans 5:1
Living by the Spirit instead of the old sinful natureBelievers have no obligation to obey their old sinful nature, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, they can crush evil deeds and truly live.
The danger of a Christian life without the resurrection hopeFollowing the moral teachings of Jesus without trusting Him for the transforming power of His life leaves a person most to be pitied.
Present sufferings compared to future gloryCurrent trials, sicknesses, and difficulties are nothing compared to the glorious freedom and resurrected bodies that God's children will receive.Romans 8:18–23
Abraham's example of believing against hopeAbraham did not waver in unbelief when looking at his own dead body and Sarah's womb, but instead grew strong in faith, fully assured that God could perform what He promised.
God's unchangeable promise and oathBecause God confirmed His purpose with two unchangeable things where it is impossible for Him to lie, believers have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before them.
The God of Hope fills believers with joy and peaceThe God of Hope desires to fill every believer with joy and peace through believing so that they may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.Romans 15:13
God breathes life into the valley of dry bonesEven when people feel like dry bones whose hope has perished, God has the power to bring them out of their graves and restore them into an exceedingly great army.Ezekiel 37:1
This treasure in earthen vesselsGod placed His surpassing power and glorious life inside weak human vessels so that the glory belongs entirely to Him when believers endure afflictions without being destroyed.2 Corinthians 4:7
