One Often Hears, "I Hope So..." But, That Expresses Not Much More Than a Wish! Do You Have "Hope In God"? or a "Confident Optimism" in Him? Ponder That!

"Hope" definition taken from the Macarthur Study Bible.

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) . . .