Dictionary of Bible Themes Hope gives believers confidence and reassurance in this present life, allowing them to lead effective lives for God. It also reassures them of the reality of eternal life, allowing them to face death with confidence. Hebrews 3:6Hope reassures believers in this present life See also Hope reassures believers in their faith Ephesians 1:18-19Hebrews 7:18-22; 10:23 Psalms 31:2 See also Hope encourages believers Isaiah 40:31; 49:23Romans 5:3-5 Romans 12:12 See also Hope encourages believers to rejoice Romans 5:1-2Psalms 37:9 Jeremiah 14:8; 31:17 Hope encourages believers to look for restoration Lamentations 3:29-31Hosea 2:15 Zechariah 9:12 2 Corinthians 3:12 Hope leads to more effective Christian living and witness Hope encourages believers to be bold See also 1 Peter 3:15Hope encourages believers to evangelise Psalms 25:21Hebrews 6:10-12 Hope leads to godly living 1 John 3:21 Thessalonians 5:8 Hope equips believers for spiritual warfare Romans 5:3-5See also Hope enables believers to face suffering with confidence Psalms 22:24; 147:11Philippians 1:20 1 Corinthians 15:19 Hope enables believers to face the future with confidence Hope assures believers of an eternal dimension to life Psalms 16:9-10See also Hope enables believers to face death with confidence Job 19:25-27Psalms 33:18 1 Corinthians 6:14 2 Corinthians 4:10-14 Philippians 1:3-6 Revelation 1:17-18 Acts 2:26-27 Romans 8:23-25 Hope assures believers of their eternal life Titus 1:1-2; 3:71 Peter 1:3 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Hope enables believers to face the coming wrath with confidence 1 Peter 1:3-5See also Hope assures believers of their heavenly inheritance Ephesians 1:18See also See also Ephesians 1:18See also 3209 Holy Spirit & love3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver 5704 inheritance, material 6708 predestination 8105 assurance, basis of 8120 following Christ 8203 character 8287 joy, experience 8319 perception, spiritual 8418 endurance 8460 pleasing God 9414 heaven, community of redeemed |
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