Be Motivated to a Future Hope of Glory

October 13, 2013
"Be Motivated to a Future Hope of Glory"
Romans 8:31-39
Scott Howard

What motivates God's people?

Five truths for God's people on their journey to Glory:

1.  Because God is our Sovereign Protector all of our enemies will fail!  Romans 8:28-30

We have three great enemies:

• the world
• our flesh
• Satan and all of his demonic forces

So how do you determine if God is For you (on your side)?

• Do you love God?
• Is your life in alignment with the purposes of God, or is your life in rebellion to His purposes?

2.  Because God is our Supreme Provider, all of our needs will be met! Romans 8:32

As Christ followers, we are always compelled to look to the Cross.  God gave up His own Son for us all.  If we can trust Him for our salvation, then we can trust Him to bring into our lives only that which is good for us.

3.  Because of God's Ultimate Ruling, we will never be found guilty!  Romans 8:33

When we accept His gift of salvation through Christ's sacrifice, God removes our rebellion and imparts Christ's righteousness on us.

4.  Because of God's Saving Work in Christ for us, we will never be condemned!  Romans 8:34

The passage asks who is to condemn us.  The answer given in the passage is simply that Jesus Christ has completely saved His people.  Romans 8:1

5.  Because of God's Love in Christ for us, our hope of Glory is certain!  Romans 8:37-39

You see, it is not that we won't ever face hardships or bad times in our journey, but that we have God's protection, provision, saving grace and love through it all!  So we will have victory in the midst of our trials, along with the confidence of our future hope of Glory.

What great news we can (and ought to) share with others!