‘It is finished’ Fulfills his Father’s

plan.

Faith: A perfect relationship with his Father.

Love: Obedience, even to death in our place.

‘Jesus... said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”’ (Luke 23:46)

Step 3: Jesus walks my path

Ambition: My own glory?

Fear: All is uncertain except judgement

Selfishness: Fear translated into action

‘With no hope and without God in this world’ (Ephesians 2:12)

Step 2: Without hope or God in this world

Hope: The glory of God!

Faith: Knowing the certainty of our hope

Love: Faith translated into action

‘Entrusting myself to the Faithful Creator while doing good.’ (1 Peter 4:19)

Step 1: Made to know the Faithful Creator

Hope: Jesus rules all

things, to God’s glory.

Faith: The Spirit guarantees our hope.

Love: Jesus sets us free to obey.

‘These three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.’ (1 Corinthians 13:13)

Step 4: Set free to live in faith, hope and love.

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