How do we know Jesus is our only hope?

The affirmation of Jesus as our only hope is inherently tied to both His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and His divine nature. In Luke 1:32, we are told that He shall be great and will reign over the house of Jacob forever, distinctly marking Him as the promised Messiah. This aligns with Ephesians 1:4, which states that believers were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, displaying that salvation is inherently sovereign and grace-driven, rooted entirely in God's purpose and will. The acknowledgment of Christ’s kingship over sinners reminds us that our hope and righteousness come from His work alone, not from our efforts or merits.