In this message, Chris Sherrod, Marriage & Family Director, closes out the series A Gospel-Saturated Church by leading us through John 14:1-9 and encouraging us that Jesus is the unchanging source of hope in a world of uncertainty.
As the whole of scripture testifies, John 14:1-9 reveals Jesus as the unchanging source of hope in a world of uncertainty, offering himself as the way, the truth, and the life to a world searching for meaning. Through his exclusive claim, Jesus provides a sure hope that anchors our souls, offering not only forgiveness but also adoption into God’s family and abundant, eternal life.
Key Takeaways
Gospel hope is not wishful thinking, but a confident expectation rooted in faith in the character and promises of God in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Gospel hope maintains Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life, offering salvation and reconciliation through his perfect life and sacrificial death.
Gospel hope transforms our identity, where we are not only forgiven, but adopted into God's family, and where our worth is forever defined by his grace and not our performance!
Discussing and Applying the Sermon
What areas of your life feel uncertain or hopeless right now, and how can you remind yourself of the hope Jesus offers in those situations?
If Jesus truly offers not just forgiveness but adoption into God’s family, how should this truth impact your daily life and identity? Read Ephesians 1:3-14 and Romans 12:9-21 together.
In what practical ways can you strengthen your faith and hope in Jesus, especially during seasons of difficulty or doubt?
How can you, as a group, encourage one another to keep your gospel hope anchored in Christ amidst the challenges and trials of this life?