What does 'lively hope' mean in the Bible?

'Lively hope' or 'living hope' is a term used to describe the hope Christians possess because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 1 Peter 1:3, Peter teaches that this hope is founded upon God’s abundant mercy and the reality of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. This hope is not a mere wish but a confident expectation of eternal life and future glory. Through the resurrection, believers are assured that their sins have been atoned for, and they will also be raised to everlasting life. This hope informs the believer’s present life, encouraging perseverance in trials and motivating a faithful witness to others. As we look to the resurrection, we are reminded that our ultimate fulfillment and inheritance await us in eternal life with God.