Nov 1 Glen: 1 Cor 15, "Hope"

What's your world view? Pessimism or Optimism.

Rango video: People have to believe in Something!  Hope must be based on Some-one who is able to help. 1 Cor 15: 12-58 

Heb 15: Faith is the confidence...Hope will happen, that we cannot control.

vs 12 +

Implication 1; vs 13: alternative Christ is still being punished .... he was the sufficient sacrifice

Implication 2; vs 14: alternative.. Faith has no basis; vs 17, 19 We are lost  - more to be pitied.

Vs 21: Hope thru one man - Christ - is reason to endure: we are being prepared for the life to come.

Vs 22: The Order-- Christ raise first - humble his enemies - All will be under His authority

vs 35: our Resurrection body

First: Never give up hope: be immovable

Second: Work enthusiastically: nothing we do is useless, Don't give up -- everything you do counts.

Who or What is your hope built on?