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What does the Bible say about hope?

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The Bible describes hope as a living assurance rooted in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, offering believers security and joy amidst trials.

Hope is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, deeply woven into the fabric of our lives. According to 1 Peter 1:3-4, believers are born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This hope is not a mere wish but a certainty assured by God’s promises. It provides us with the confidence to face life's uncertainties and hardships, as it is anchored in the unchanging character of God, who cannot lie (Hebrews 6:18). The presence of hope empowers us to find joy, even during suffering, as we are assured that our present circumstances do not define our ultimate reality.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 71:14, Romans 8:24, Colossians 1:5, Hebrews 6:18-20, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 15:13, Romans 4:18, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 5:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 5:5-8, Romans 8:25, Hebrews 6:18-19, 1 Timothy 1:1, Romans 8:35-39, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 6:19, Zechariah 9:12, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Proverbs 10:28, Romans 4:17-25, Colossians 1:23, Colossians 1:22, Psalm 27, Colossians 1:5-6, Ephesians 2:6, Colossians 1:27, 1 John 3:1-3, Lamentations 3:21-23, Romans 15:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Lamentations 3:21-24, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Hebrews 11:1, Titus 1:2, Romans 8:23, Proverbs 13:12, Acts 26:6, Psalms 39:7, 1 John 4:17, Romans 8:22-25, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Titus 3:7, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Ephesians 2:1-5, Job 17:15, Romans 12:12, 1 John 3:2, Psalm 146:3-5, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 90:1-2, Romans 8:18-25, Psalm 39:7, Romans 13:11

Sermons (59)

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Wayne Boyd · Mar 4, 2023
Hope
Martin Penton · Aug 5, 2012
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We are Hopers
Don Bell · Nov 18, 2012
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Don Bell · Aug 21, 2011
Hope
John Chapman · Nov 30, 2011
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Todd Nibert · Jan 10, 2016
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Don Fortner · Oct 2, 2012
Our Hope
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Be Ready
Paul Pendleton · Jun 30, 2024
Hope
Angus Fisher · Sep 1, 2013
Hope
Gabe Stalnaker · Jan 18, 2015
Hope
John Chapman · Dec 22, 2019
A Good Hope
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In Hope
Todd Nibert · Sep 11, 2024
Saved By Hope
Paul Mahan · Dec 31, 2014
What is your Hope?
Wayne Boyd · Apr 10, 2024
Hope Revived
Jim Byrd · Sep 5, 2021
The Lord is Hope
Luke Coffey · Mar 4, 2012
Hope
Don Fortner · Aug 12, 2018
TV: The Reason
Gabe Stalnaker · Jan 28, 2018
We came to Rome
Angus Fisher · Nov 22, 2020
The God Of Hope
Darvin Pruitt · Sep 15, 2024
Saved by Hope
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Where Is My Hope?
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Nuestra esperanza
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Articles (7)

Romans 5:5
J.C. Philpot · Oct 10, 2016
Prayer in Hope
Arthur W. Pink · Dec 27, 2011
Is There Hope?
Tommy Robbins · May 9, 2022
Hope
Henry Law · Oct 28, 2007
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