The Bible is more specific about its definition of the word hope. In the New Testament, the vast majority of the verses link hope to salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

We are told that when we call upon the Lord, Jesus Christ, we shall be saved. It does not say might be saved, it says shall be saved.

Real hope is not like a lottery ticket that you scratch off and “hope” you win. With Jesus Christ, it is a sure thing. Something you can count on.

The symbol for hope used by ancient Christians is an anchor. This is because hope in Jesus is a sure thing that holds fast and protects us as a refuge in the worst of storms.

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Christ is the unfailing hope of all who believe in him.