producing hope
Endure Suffering (Romans 4:16-5:5)
The Bible says we should rejoice in our sufferings because they ultimately produce hope…but how?Renew Your Mind (Romans 12:1-21)
When we as followers of Jesus completely renew our minds, everything changes – and no matter what happens, we can rejoice in hope!Abound in Hope (Romans 15:1-13)
Everyday, Christians should be living lives that abound in hope. For that to happen, we are going to have to do some things differently.Set Your Hope (1 Timothy 4:6-16)
Thanks to Jesus, faith is simple and hope is real – when we’ve trained to truly set our hope on the living God.Pursue Righteousness (1 Timothy 6:3-21)
Be honest: what are you spending your life chasing? We only take hold of that which is truly life when our hope is set on God.Be Holy (1 Peter 1:13-25)
When you know what’s happened and what’s coming, you see how much what you do now matters.Purify Yourself (1 John 2:28-3:10)
Don’t be deceived: Jesus is coming, and you are called to purify yourself to be more like Him. Our Producing Hope series concludes here!
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Teaching and Training
The Bible is good for both teaching and training: we will grow when we use it for both.Practice
You can learn a lot about a sport by watching it, but it takes more than that to actually play it well. Christianity, likewise, is much more than a spectator sport.Discipline
Many times, what we most need to do is something we just don’t want to do. Do it anyway: especially if you are a Christian.Progress
It takes more than talent to become an elite athlete, and the same is true for Christians: we are challenged to demonstrate progress.Self-Control
For any athlete or just individual trying to be healthy, what you put into your body matters. The same is true in every sense for the Christian, as the ancient practice of fasting helps reveal to us.Diet and Exercise
Much like diet and exercise dramatically impact our physical health, there are great spiritual rewards when we make fasting the way God teaches it a major part of our lives.Workout Buddy
Do you have a workout buddy? You will grow stronger, go farther, and experience so much more joy when you aren’t trying to walk alone.Working In
In order to get stronger, you have to learn to work with others. They may even see you sweat.Spotter
As a Christian, you will need help. Who’s spotting you? You need someone if you want to get stronger.Watch Your Form
Don’t get lax with your form: we need to regularly study God’s word and rigorously do what He says to grow stronger.Rest Day
In order to get stronger, we need to take time to rest with God.Gains
There is great gain in training for godliness, and it shows.