Hope is not the "I hope so..." or "Maybe so..." in our popular parlance. HOPE in Bible terminology is "Confident Optimism" in God's Promises as Set Forth in the "Old Book!"

HOPE is "Confident Optimism" in the Bible and its promises.

WHAT IS THE BIBLE UNDERSTANDING OF "HOPE"

According to the John MacArthur’ Study Bible, p. 1888

HOPE MEANS: “Confident Optimism”

A.   It Comes from God— (Psalm 43: 5) . . .

B.   It is a Gift of Grace (2 Thessalonians 2: 19) . . .

C.   It is Defined by Scripture (Romans 15: 4) . . .

D.  It is a Reasonable Reality (1 Peter 3: 15) . . .

E.   It is Secured by the Resurrection of Christ— (John 11: 25-26) . . .

F.   It is Confirmed in the Christian by the Holy Spirit— (Romans 15: 13) . . .

G.  It is Confirmed Through Trials (Romans 5: 3-4) . . .

H.  It Defends Christians against Satan’s Attacks— (1 Thessalonians 5: 8) . . .

I.    It Produces Joy (Psalm 46: 5) . . .

J.   It is Fulfilled in Christ’s Return— (Titus 2: 13) . . .