The Power of Christian Hope

by Jon A Kusler

Overview

By committing to living as Jesus teaches us to live, we are assured that abundant blessings will flow to us. Christian hope is empowered by this commitment and the knowledge of what Jesus’ intent is, why it works, and how to incorporate this knowledge into our daily lives. Jesus came so that we might have abundant life, materially as well as spiritually. His teachings reveal a desire for us to live according to God’s will, and to do so abundantly, so we may carry forward his mission on Earth. If we serve as examples to others, teaching them how to live according to God’s will and encouraging them to support Jesus’ mission on Earth, we will be rewarded with the greatest of hopes: Christian hope.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543913842
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	10/30/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	92
File size:	824 KB

About the Author

J.W. Yates grew up in a small town in Mississippi, had a traditional Christian upbringing, and has worshiped and studied with a number of Christian denominations and spiritual groups. Under the Navy’s regular officer training program, he attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was commissioned upon graduation, traveled extensively on active duty with the Navy, and is a veteran of Vietnam. Following active duty, he returned to Ole Miss, where he earned a master’s degree in urban and regional planning and a doctorate (J.D.) in law. Afterward, he practiced professionally and served in related positions in both business and government. He is member of the American Christian Writers Association, American Mensa, the National Eagle Scout Association, the Mississippi Bar, and the State Bar of Texas. He is semi-retired and lives with his wife, Mary, and two ten-year-old Pomeranian puppies. Contact him by e-mail at [e-mail].

Table of Contents

I Power of Christian Hope 1

What It Is 1

Why It Works 2

How to Live It 5

Personally 7

In business and other endeavors 8

Helpful Hints 10

Ends and means 10

Enlightened stewardship 11

Bad things happening to good people 12

Judging and forgiving 14

Attitude 16

II Living In Harmony With God's Will 17

Entering the Kingdom 17

Doing the will of God by following Jesus' teachings 18

Easier for the poor to enter the kingdom than for the rich 19

Having childlike faith in Jesus and his teachings 20

Being born again of water and the spirit 20

Righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees 21

Not looking back after entering 21

Ridding ourselves of anything that prevents entering or remaining 22

III Christian Mindset 25

Description, Importance, Harmonizing 25

Not worrying 26

Seeking above all else his kingdom and his righteousness 27

Asking in his name, the Lord's Prayer 30

Believing that what we ask for will be received 34

IV Right Living Generally 41

Spiritual Laws Simplified 41

Following Jesus' Teachings 43

When Others Intentionally Seek to Harm Us 51

Karma, Fear, Doubt, Regret 54

V Guiding Principles 57

From Jesus' Sermon on the Mount 57

The Beatitudes 57

Live as examples and teach 58

Follow all of Jesus' teachings 58

Follow the spirit as well as the letter 58

Better to be rid of whatever prevents entering 59

Speak only truth consistent with God's will 59

Avoid harm, but make no issue 60

Love our enemies, as God does 60

Participate in religious observances joyfully, not to invite praise 61

Do not put faith in material things 61

Do not worry about material needs 61

Do not judge or criticize unfairly 62

God will provide what we ask, if 63

Beware of false prophets 63

Only those who follow Jesus 64

Those who are wise 64

About The Author 65

Endnotes 69