A Hope-Filled Life: The Significance of Hope in the Life of the Believer

By James R. Wilkes

Hope is part of the spiritual vocabulary of the believer in Jesus Christ. The word is found abundantly in the Scriptures. We speak of it in our testimonies and fellowship. We sing about it in our corporate worship. Yet, it would seem at times that our concept of hope is understood in merely some vague way. Hope seems like an abstraction (something we consider only theoretically) not something that really matters or makes a difference. However, biblical hope is a gospel grace that provides joy and endurance for our lives right now. A Hope-Filled Life seeks to define biblical hope and provide a practical theology for understanding and applying it to our lives. Hope is, indeed, not an optional add-on but a vital necessity. Embracing the many truths about hope in the Scriptures strengthens our hearts. As we run the race set before us, we must grow in our understanding that Jesus Christ is truly our great Savior and our sure and steadfast hope!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Resource Publications
• Release date: Mar 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781725292833

James R. Wilkes

James R. Wilkes is the senior pastor of New England Baptist Church in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He has been married for thirty-six years to his wife Mary.

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