Hope
181: The Glorious Gospel of Hope (Rom. 16:25-27; Eph. 3:1-11; 1 Cor. 15:35-42; Col. 1:26-28; Phil. 3:18-21)
The apostle Paul preached two gospels: the gospel of the grace of God for unbelievers and the gospel of kingdom inheritance for believers. Pastor Hollandsworth explains how the latter gospel was formerly a mystery, but was revealed by Paul to the Church of Jesus Christ, offering reward, glorification, and co-ruling as sons to glory in the coming kingdom, for those who qualify.
169: Hope of the Gentiles (Walking with Jesus Series, #031: Matt. 12:14-21)
Matthew quotes Isa. 42, which refers prophetically to Jesus, the obedient Servant of God who came to replace Israel, the disobedient servant. Pastor Hollandsworth points out that He did not merely come to bring salvation to the Gentiles but also the hope of kingdom inheritance and glorification for those Gentiles who take up His offer.
167: Give Me This Mountain! (45th Church Anniversary Message, Josh. 14:6-15)
After the Promised Land had been subdued, Caleb asked Joshua for the inheritance that Moses had promised for wholly following the Lord forty-five years earlier, at Kadesh-Barnea. Pastor Hollandsworth compares Caleb’s perseverance in faithfulness with the Christian’s call to persevere in hope, while anticipating reward.
116: Faith That Progresses Part 2 (Hebrews Series #24: Heb. 11:10-19)
As the FAITH of Abraham continued to grow, to the point that he could trust God for a son through Sarah in his old age, the patriarch began to HOPE for a city with foundations, the millennial city of reward, New Jerusalem. Ultimately, Abraham demonstrated LOVE by sacrificing Isaac, believing God would raise him. Pastor Hollandsworth emphasizes the importance of believers growing in faith and hope and love in order to qualify for millennial inheritance. Â
113: Faith That Accomplishes (Hebrews Series #21: Heb. 11:1-3)
The just shall live by faith. Pastor Hollandsworth clarifies from Heb. 11, that this quote from the Old Testament is not a soteriological (salvation) statement, as Reformation theology claims. Rather, it is a matter of sanctification, which Hebrews refers to as the “saving of the soul.” Those who live righteously, by faith, will be rewarded by God, like those named in the great faith chapter.