How to have Hope Colossians 1:3-8

Introduction

I. Hope is Founded on Faith

A. Faith in the Person of Christ

B. Faith in the Power of Christ

C. Faith in the Presence of Christ

II. Hope is Fortified by Truth

A. Presented in the Gospel

B. Powered by Grace

i) John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”

ii) John 1:17 “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”

III. Hope is Flourishing through Love

A.