08.30.2020 - The Anchor of our Soul | Hebrews 6:18-19

"The Anchor of our Soul" by Gale Nelson Date: Sunday, August 30, 2020 Keep hope in front of you. It is the anchor of our soul. The word of God is good for your soul. It is written in Hebrews 6:18-19, "That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;" #Anchor #Hope #Motivation #Soul #Plan DID YOU KNOW: Immutable is defined as "unchangeable" The Greek word for Hope is "elpis" = to anticipate with pleasure; expectation; confidence The Greek word for Anchor is "agkura" = an ARM (a "curved" arm that shows the strength of God) The Greek word for Soul is "psuche" = Breath, Life; "immortal" soul Assurance is defined as "confidence" (see Hebrews 6:11) "Strait betwixt two" means to be torn (see Philippians 1:22) KEY PRACTICAL POINTS: I.) PLAN, or your intention In John 14:1-3, Jesus reveals his plan to prepare a place for his disciples in heaven, and to ultimately return again to take his disciples back home. In Philippians 1:23-24, Paul expresses his desire to depart and be with the Lord, but nevertheless realizes it is needful for him to encourage the brethren. Peter reminds the saints that by Jesus we believe in God, that he raised Jesus up from the dead; our faith and hope should remain in God.... 1 Peter 1:3,21 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 9:27-28 II.) PASSION, or the strong motivation to live right and do right Hope of Eternal Life is the anchor that allows us to live faithfully and godly... Titus 1:1-3 Tighten Up Your Mind; Our passion should be to look like Christ, sound like him, be like him... 1 Peter 1:13-16 III.) Position, or where YOU are. According to 1 John 3:2-3, we are the sons of God, and are in position to see God for eternity. In Romans 5:1-8, the plan of God... While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us! Hope in Christ should exceed this life. Abound in the work of the Lord... 1 Corinthians 15:19,58 CALL TO ACTION: Where does your hope lie? 1 Corinthians 15:19 God's Plan of Salvation... https://miamigardenscoc.net/salvation... --- RECOMMENDED LINKS: Website: https://www.miamigardenscoc.net