How do we know the promise of hope is true?

The promise of hope is substantiated by the numerous prophecies in the Old Testament that predict the coming of a Messiah. Paul emphasized that the prophecies regarding the hope of Israel—concerning a king, prophet, and priest—have been fulfilled in Jesus Christ. For example, Isaiah prophesied about a coming prophet who would bring good news and healing. The New Testament confirms that Jesus embodies these roles, providing believers with assurance of God’s faithfulness and the accuracy of His word. The fulfillment of these promises in Christ establishes that the hope we have is not a fleeting wish but a solid guarantee.