What does the Bible say about hope?
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The Bible teaches that hope is a confident, God-given expectation rooted in his promises, strengthened through Christ’s resurrection, and directed toward eternal life. The psalmist waits for the Lord alone, knowing that God watches over those who fear him and hope in his steadfast love (Psalms 39:7; Psalms 33:18). Christian hope rests in God through Jesus Christ, whose resurrection secures our future and keeps faith from being empty (1 Peter 1:21; 1 Corinthians 15:19). It is the hope of God’s promised salvation and eternal life, long anticipated by his people (Acts 26:6-7; Titus 1:2). By the Holy Spirit, believers wait in faith and abound in hope through God’s peace and power (Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:5).
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Curated topical outlines from classic public-domain study works.
Nave's Topical Bible
- General scriptures concerning Psalms 9:18; Psalms 16:9; Psalms 31:24; Psalms 33:18; Psalms 33:22; Psalms 38:15; Psalms 39:7; Psalms 43:5; Psalms 71:5; Psalms 71:14; Psalms 78:5-7; Psalms 119:74
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- OF THE WICKED Job 8:13; Job 11:20; Job 27:8; Job 31:24; Job 31:28; Proverbs 10:28; Zechariah 9:5; Ephesians 2:12
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
- In God Psalms 39:7; 1 Peter 1:21
- In Christ 1 Corinthians 15:19; 1 Timothy 1:1
- In God’s promises Acts 26:6; Acts 26:7; Titus 1:2
- In the mercy of God Psalms 33:18
- Is the work of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:5
- Obtained through
- Grace 2 Thessalonians 2:16
- The word Psalms 119:81
- Patience and comfort of the Scriptures Romans 15:4
- The gospel Colossians 1:5; Colossians 1:23
- Faith Romans 5:1; Romans 5:2; Galatians 5:5
- The result of experience Romans 5:4
- A better hope brought in by Christ Hebrews 7:19
- Described as
- Good 2 Thessalonians 2:16
- Lively 1 Peter 1:3
- Sure and steadfast Hebrews 6:19
- Gladdening Proverbs 10:28
- Blessed Titus 2:13
- Makes not ashamed Romans 5:5
- Triumphs over difficulties Romans 4:18
- Is an encouragement to boldness in preaching 2 Corinthians 3:12
- Saints
- Are called to Ephesians 4:4
- Rejoice in Romans 5:2; Romans 12:12
- Have all, the same Ephesians 4:4
- Have, in death Proverbs 14:32
- Should abound in Romans 15:13
- Should look for the object of Titus 2:13
- Should not be ashamed of Psalms 119:16
- Should hold fast Hebrews 3:6
- Should not be moved from Colossians 1:23
- Should continue in Psalms 71:14; 1 Peter 1:13
- Connected with faith and love 1 Corinthians 13:13
- Objects of
- Salvation 1 Thessalonians 5:8
- Righteousness Galatians 5:5
- Christ’s glorious appearing Titus 2:13
- A resurrection Acts 23:6; Acts 24:15
- Eternal life Titus 1:2; Titus 3:7
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