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Understanding Hope in Scriptures: Unseen Promises and Eternal Salvation

Explore the concept of hope according to Romans 8:18-25, delving into the biblical definitions and examples. See how hope involves unseen elements and patience, and is grounded in promises and resurrection from the dead. Discover how faith intertwines with hope as an anchor for the soul and leads to a future in God's presence. Reflect on the transient nature of hope in 1 Corinthians 13 and the ultimate outcomes of hope in different biblical contexts. Join the journey to grasp the profound significance and transformative power of hope.

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Understanding Hope in Scriptures: Unseen Promises and Eternal Salvation

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  1. Hope Romans 8:18-25

  2. What is Hope? • Dictionary.com - To look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence. • Strong’s – elpis:Joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation.

  3. What is Hope? • Romans 8:24-25 - Hope involves two key elements: • something not seen • patience to obtain it

  4. What it’s Not • Desire alone – Ferrari, one million dollars, etc. • Expectation alone – Get sick, pay high taxes, etc.

  5. Hope is Based On • Promise – Genesis 3:15; Deuteronomy 18:15; 2 Samuel 7:12-17; Jeremiah 31:31; Isaiah 53 • Resurrection from the dead – Romans 3:23; Romans 5:3-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

  6. Hope is a result of saving Faith • Hebrews 11:1 – • “Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen.” (ASV) • “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (KJV)

  7. Hope Is an Anchor • Hebrews 6:19- “which we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil …”

  8. Hope Has an End • 1 Corinthians 13 • That which is part will be done away. • Faith and Hope will disappear.

  9. Hope Is… • Raised from the dead – 1 Thessalonians 4:16 • Conformed to His image - 1 John 3:2 • Spend eternity in God’s presence – John 14:3 • Obtain heaven and all its glory – Colossians 1:5

  10. Do you have hope?

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