Who among us does not
want to have hope? It lifts us up when we have fallen and keeps us going
when we feel like quitting. The world’s perception of hope is limited
to matters of this life. The Bible’s definition of hope transcends a
worldly view and raises it to a spiritual level that benefits Christians
both in our daily endeavors and in our preparation for eternity. Hope
as it is presented in the Bible is not a mere wish or crossing of the
fingers. Because it rests upon the rock-solid bed of God’s Word, it is
an assurance and confidence that can help us maintain a powerfully
optimistic attitude while it strengthens our commitment to walk
faithfully with the Lord.
You are invited to study hope from a
Biblical perspective here. This book has been designed to challenge you
with thought-provoking questions, excite you with some of the many
promises God has made to those who walk faithfully with Him, and build
within you the hope that is available through greater knowledge of God’s
Word.