This week's adult SS lesson. Paul steps aside from his explanation of his prayers for them to give an exposition of the hope laid up for them in heaven.

1. Colossians
Hope
Lesson 5

2. •
It is the difference between
the Christian and the unsaved man
•
It is the product of trial by
persecution
•
It is the earnest of reward in
heaven and
•
It is our expectation of Christ's
coming

3. BASED UPON THE WORD OF
TRUTH but RECEIVED
THROUGH HUMAN
INSTRUMENTS of the Bible
A. The promises
The Christian’s hope for the future is
based, not on some wishful thinking
but on the promises of God.
B. Delivered to us through a human
instrument
In order for any person to have
received the hope God gives – there
must be someone to tell them what the
Bible says.

4. HEAVENLY WITH EARTHLY
APPLICATIONS (IN THE FRUIT)
A. Our hope is laid up in heaven
•Our promise for rest is in heaven
•Our promise for reward is in heaven
•Our promise for an inheritance is in
heaven

5. HEAVENLY WITH EARTHLY
APPLICATIONS (IN THE FRUIT)
B. There is fruit of salvation right now
•A peace that passeth all
understanding
•A confidence in the plan of God
•A strength to endure the hardships of
life
•A purpose to try to win others to Christ
•A process leading to more and more
godliness

6. FOR ALL THE WORLD but
WITH PERSONAL
APPLICATIONS IN SALVATION
It’s for everyone regardless of:
•Race
•Creed
•Color
•Gender
•Age
•Political persuasion
•Religious teachings

7. FOR ALL THE WORLD but
WITH PERSONAL
APPLICATIONS IN SALVATION
Must be accepted personally
•They heard it and
•They believed it and
•They were the ones who
possessed this hope