Future Hope Should Affect Present Life

Future Hope Should Affect Present Life - 1 Corinthians 15:29-34

1. Examples – vv29-32
2. Exhortations – vv33-34
   Preparing your heart for the sermon:
   -How did Paul's life reflect his belief in the truth of the Gospel?
   -What is a Christian's hope?
   -How should Christians live differently from unbelievers? Why?
   -Other passages to consider: Isa 22:13; Matt 5:13-16; Rom 6:3-13; 8:35; 1 Cor 15:1-28; 2 Cor 1:8-10; 4:7-12; 6:4-10; 11:23-29; Phil 1:21

Digging Deeper:
-How can unbelievers have a negative influence on us?
-What effect is my future hope having on my life now?
-In what ways am I being influenced by the world? What steps do I need to take?
-How can my actions/commitments point others to faith in Christ?