“THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL."
Heb. 6:18,19
Introduction:
1. Purpose of an anchor-security and stability
2. Prevents ship from drifting
3. Keeps soul from going astray
1. WHAT IS THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE?
1. Not merely that he is a Christian. Too many say, "I hope I'm a
Christian." Married man knows he is married, why shouldn't Christian know
he is a Christian. He's married to Christ. Rom. 7:4
2. That he will se Jesus. 1 John 3:1,2
3. That he will be raised from dead. I Cor. 15:19
4. That he shall escape grief. 2 Cor. 4:16,17
5. That he shall enjoy eternity. Phil. 3:20
II. WHAT IS THE VALUE OF THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE?
1. We are saved by it. Rom. 8:24,25,
2. Keeps us "looking ahead." 2 Tim. 4:7,8
3. Causes us to hold on. Heb. 3:6
4. Holds us steadfast. I Cor. 15:58
5. Helps keep us pure in heart. 1 John 3:1-3
III. WHAT IS FOUNDATION OF THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE?
1. Promises of God. Heb. 6:18,19. If one failure to keep a promise
can be found, God is not to be trusted
2. Resurrection of Christ. 1, Cor. 15:14
3. No hope unless we are heirs of God. Rom. 8:16-20
4. No hope unless we remain faithful. 2 Pet. 1:3-11; Rev. 2:10; Matt.
24:13;25:21
IV. WHO DO NOT HAVE SUCH HOPE?
1. The disobedient. 2 Thess. 1:7,8
2. The unbaptized. John 3:5
3. The hypocrite. Job. 27:8
4. The workers of iniquity. Matt. 7:21
5. Neglectful members of church. Heb. 2:1,2
Sermon Outline by Thomas Winter Butterfield
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