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What does the Bible say about hope for believers?

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The Bible teaches that hope is a foundational grace for believers, providing confidence and expectation in God's promises.

Romans 8:24 emphasizes a believer's hope, stating that we are saved 'in hope.' This hope is not a wishful thinking; it is a confident expectation rooted in God's promises. It is significant to understand that this hope is alive and active within every believer. It is described as a lively hope in 1 Peter 1:3, which assures us that when we are born again, we receive a hope that never dies. This hope sustains us, motivating us to live according to God's will and holds the promise of a future full of joy in His presence.
Scripture References: Romans 8:24, 1 Peter 1:3, Joel 3:16, Hebrews 6:17-20, Romans 8:28-30, Psalm 39:7, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Lamentations 3:21-25, Lamentations 3:18-26, Ephesians 2:12

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The Hope We Have
Larry Criss · Jul 1, 2018
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