Hope ...
In God Psalms 39:7; 1Peter 1:21.
In Christ 1Corinthians 15:19; 1Titus 1:1.
In God’s promises Acts 26:6,7; Titus 1:2.
In the mercy of God Psalms 33:18.
Is the work of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:5.
Hope obtained through:
Grace. 2Thessalonians 2:16.
The word. Psalms 119:81.
Patience and comfort of the Scriptures. Romans 15:4.
The gospel. Colossians 1:5,23.
Faith. Romans 5:1,2; Galatians 5:5.
The result of experience Romans 5:4.
A better hope brought in by Christ Hebrews 7:19.
Hope described as:
Good. 2Thessalonians 2:16.
Lively. 1Peter 1:3.
Sure and steadfast. Hebrews 6:19.
Gladdening. Proverbs 10:28.
Blessed. Titus 2:13.
Hope makes not ashamed Romans 5:5.
Hope triumphs over difficulties Romans 4:18.
Hope is an encouragement to boldness in preaching 2Corinthians 3:12.
Saints:
Are called to hope. Ephesians 4:4.
Rejoice in hope. Romans 5:2; 12:12.
Have all, the same hope. Ephesians 4:4.
Have hope in death. Proverbs 14:32.
Should abound in hope. Romans 15:13.
Should look for the object of hope. Titus 2:13.
Should not be ashamed of hope. Psalms 119:16.
Should hold fast to hope. Hebrews 3:6.
Should not be moved from hope. Colossians 1:23.
Should continue in hope. Psalms 71:14; 1Peter 1:13.
Hope connected with faith and love 1Corinthians 13:13.
Objects of Hope:
Salvation. 1Thessalonians 5:8.
Righteousness. Galatians 5:5.
Christ’s glorious appearing. Titus 2:13.
A resurrection. Acts 23:6; 24:15.
Eternal life. Titus 1:2; 3:7.
Glory. Romans 5:2; Colossians 1:27.
Hope leads to purity 1John 3:3.
Hope leads to patience Romans 8:25; 1Thessalonians 1:3.
Seek for full assurance of Hope. Hebrews 6:11.
Be ready to give an answer concerning hope. 1Peter 3:15.
Encouragement to hope Hosea 2:15; Zechariah 9:12.
Encourage others to hope Psalms 130:7.
Happiness of hope Psalms 146:5.
Life is the season of hope Ecclesiastes 9:4; Isaiah 38:18.
The wicked have no ground for hope Ephesians 2:12.
Hope of the wicked:
Is in their worldly possessions. Job 31:24.
Shall make them ashamed. Isaiah 20:5,6; Zechariah 9:5.
Shall perish. Job 8:13; 11:20; Proverbs 10:28.
Shall be extinguished in death. Job 27:8.
Hope illustrated by:
An Anchor. Hebrews 6:19.
A helmet. 1Thessalonians 5:8.
Hope Exemplified:
David. Psalms 39:7.
Paul. Acts 24:15.
Abraham. Romans 4:18.
Thessalonians. 1Thessalonians 1:3.