I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18

For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. . . .

Romans 8:19

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. . . .

Romans 8:22

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?

Romans 8:24

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Romans 8:25

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But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Romans 8:25

THE FOUNDATION OF HOPE

Hope: Elpís

- Confident expectation of a future outcome that is certain or sure

- To anticipate, usually with pleasure

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations . . . . being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

Romans 4:18-21

When you believe in the promise,

you can wait for the payoff.

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations . . . . being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

Romans 4:18-21

Faith is confidence in God’s character.

Hope is confidence in God’s power.

Faith is confidence in what God can do.

Hope is confidence in what God will do.

Hope is faith looking forward.

I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11