Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians can have joy, peace, and hopeful expectation. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” in this verse...
Romans 12:12 – Guided Journey
rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; Truth to Learn Hope, patience, and steadfastness can be ours in Christ. Behind the Words “Rejoicing” is translated from chairontes, meaning “to be full of cheer,” or “to be calmly happy.” The word “hope” is from elpis, which means,...
Romans 8:24 – Safe and Secure
For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? Truth to Learn Your salvation is as secure as God’s promise. Behind the Words The word translated “saved” is sōdzō, which means, “to save,...
Romans 8:20 – Imperishable Expectation
For the creation was not voluntarily subjected to futility, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; Truth to Learn We live within perishable bodies in a dying and decaying world, but some day God will make all things imperishable. Behind the Words The word translated “subjected” is...
Romans 5:2 – Glorious Access
through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Truth to Learn We have access to God’s grace and look forward to being in His presence. Behind the Words The word translated “access” is...
Romans 4:18 – Faithful Expectation
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be." Truth to Learn Abraham’s faith was an unwavering, fully-expectant faith. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” is the Greek word elpis, which...
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – Eternal Comfort and Hope
Truth to Learn Our God promises eternal comfort and real hope for Christians. Behind the Words The word “may” is not actually in this verse, but is part of the verb “comfort” in the following verse. In other words, Paul is saying “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ …...
1 Thessalonians 5:8 – Ready For Battle?
But we, being of the day should be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and of love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. Truth to Learn It is important for Christians to always be battle ready. Behind the Words “Be sober” is the translation of the...
1 Thessalonians 2:19 – Present Suffering or Future Glory?
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? Truth to Learn Keep your focus on eternity when you suffer as a Christian. Behind the Words Elpis is the Greek word...
Ephesians 4:4 – Only One
There is one body and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling; Truth to Learn All Christians are to work toward unity within the church. Behind the Words “One” is translated from the Greek word heis (pronounced hice). This is the masculine...