The Hope of Children of God 1 John 2: :3 Children of God Old Testament New Testament 1 John Children of God = 1 st Hope 2: :1 Speak Openly With Jesus When He Comes A.The Connection B.The Hope v28b, c C.The Means v28a D.Further Means - The Test of Righteousness v29 E.Overwhelmed by God 3:1 Behold the amazing gift of love The Father hath bestowed On us, the sinful sons of men To call us sons of God! Isaac Watts, Paraphrase of 1 John 3:1 2 nd Hope 3:2,3 Be Like Jesus When We See Jesus A.The Hope 2b B.The Present 2a C.The Means 3 The Hope of The Children of God Hope a beautiful word Hope of Jesus coming Hope speak openly with Jesus Hope be like Jesus