1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 27:52, John 11:11-14, Philippians 1:22-24, 2 Corinthians 5:8, James 2:26, 1 Corinthians 15:52, John 11:35, Jude 1:23

Bedrock #13: The Blessed Hope

April 16, 2025 / Pastor Scott Anderson

I. The Unshakeable Hope

  1. In Jesus, we have a hope that is , anchored, and absolutely unshakable.
  2. “In Scripture, the phrase ‘fall asleep’ refers to believers who have died. It’s a metaphor that reminds us death is not final—it’s temporary. While the body rests in the grave, awaiting resurrection, the of the believer is immediately present with the Lord.”
  3. Biblical hope is not wishful thinking—it is confident expectation based on God’s .

II. the Unrelenting Comfort

  1. We may grieve, but we do not grieve as those who have no hope — we grieve with hope.
  2. Jesus didn’t just sympathize — He , He groaned, and then He resurrected Lazarus.
  3. Jesus’ resurrection is our of future resurrection.
  4. Our hope is not just personal—it is a experience and a family reunion in Christ.

III. The Great Challenge

  1. Many are not ready for Christ’s return – we must stay on .
  2. We can’t like the job is done – the harvest is still in the field.
  3. Until the trumpet sounds, we’ve got to do.
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