God is our Hope

Biblical Hope vs. hope

hope = ἐλπίς = expectation or confidence

“Hope” in the scriptures:

• Acts 26
• Romans 5:2-5
• Romans 15:4
• Romans 15:13
• 2 Corinthians 3:12
• Galatians 5:5
• Ephesians 1:18
• Ephesians 2
• 1 Thessalonians
• Ephesians 4
• Colossians 1
• 1 Thessalonians 5
• 2 Thessalonians
• 1 Timothy
• Titus
• Hebrews
• 1 Peter 1
• 1 John 3

Two conclusions:

• Romans 15:7 = accept / welcome one another
• Tolerance gives people space, welcome pulls people in. - Ray Ortland

• Romans 15:13 = an overflowing hope
• “you” - plural - shared

> What God does for us

• fills us with all joy and peace so we overflow with hope
• Psalms are full of lament
• Matthew 5:4
• 1 John 5:4

> How Hope Works

• our part
• trust in Him / believing in Him
• God’s part
• power of the Holy Spirit

God is our Hope