How do we know that Christ is our hope of glory?

The hope of glory is found in the presence of Christ within us, as stated in Colossians 1:27: 'Christ in you, the hope of glory.' This means that our assurance of glory does not originate from our works or merits but from the presence of Christ himself. The entirety of our hope rests on His completed work, rather than our ability to maintain the law, which Romans 3:20 affirms cannot justify us. The hope Christ provides is one of certainty and security, firmly rooted in His redemptive work.