How do we know that God has given us a good hope?

The certainty of our good hope is affirmed in Scripture, particularly in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, which indicates that God has chosen certain individuals from the beginning for salvation through the sanctification of the Spirit and belief in truth. This assurance is a function of God’s grace and love for His people. Our hope is inherently tied to the promises of God and His faithfulness, which He guarantees through Christ. Therefore, our faith rests not on our own works but on God's unwavering commitment to fulfill His word to us.