Hope Grows

By: Hope Presbyterian Church
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  • Summary

  • There are a million choices and distractions in our lives, some of them wonderful and some of them difficult. Through all of them, it’s critical for Christians to keep our eyes on God and to grow in our knowledge of, and love for, Jesus. The Hope Grows podcast exists to help the Hope church family and our community do just those two things. You’ll find devotions here three times a week in series on different books of the bible and confessions and catechisms of the church. We hope you’ll join us as we seek to grow in Jesus, together.
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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode: What Now?

    Bonus Episode: What Now?
    Jul 12 2024
    3 mins
  • New City Catechism Question Fifty-Two

    New City Catechism Question Fifty-Two
    Jul 10 2024

    Summary

    In this final episode of the New City Catechism series, Pastor Jon discusses the hope of everlasting life. He emphasizes that this present fallen world is not all there is and that our hope should not be placed in it. However, he also highlights the importance of recognizing the value of this world and our work within it. Pastor John explains that the purpose of every human being is to enjoy God and glorify Him forever. He also discusses the freedom from sin that we will experience in the new heaven and new earth, as well as the joy of living with and enjoying God forever. The episode concludes with a quote from Fyodor Dostoevsky about the hope of resurrection.

    Takeaways

    Our hope should not be placed in this present fallen world, but we should recognize the value of our work and lives within it. The purpose of every human being is to enjoy God and glorify Him forever. In the new heaven and new earth, we will be fully and forever freed from all sin. We look forward to living with and enjoying God forever. The hope of resurrection brings healing, harmony, and justification for all that has happened.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Final Question 02:22 Recognizing the Value of This Present Fallen World 03:43 Freedom from Sin in the New Heaven and New Earth 04:12 Living with and Enjoying God Forever 05:08 The Hope of Resurrection 06:05 Conclusion
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    7 mins
  • New City Catechism Question Fifty-One

    New City Catechism Question Fifty-One
    Jul 8 2024

    Summary

    In this episode, Pastor Jon explores the question of what advantage Christ's ascension has for us. He explains that Christ's ascension is not just a foregone conclusion, but a part of God's perfect plan. It is a demonstration of God's love for us and His desire to advocate for us. Pastor John also discusses the difference between Protestant and Catholic beliefs regarding advocates with God, emphasizing that Jesus is the only intercessor we need. He concludes by highlighting the importance of the Holy Spirit, who is now with us and inside us, transforming us and aiding us in our Christian walk.

    Takeaways

    Christ's ascension is not just a foregone conclusion, but a part of God's perfect plan. Jesus is the only intercessor we need with God. The Holy Spirit is now with us and inside us, transforming us and aiding us in our Christian walk.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Significance of Christ's Ascension 03:28 The Role of Jesus as Our Advocate 04:11 Protestant and Catholic Perspectives on Advocacy 05:35 The Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit
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    7 mins

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