Christian Quote by Andy Crouch
““The Christian hope is not for a gradually improving world any more than it is for a fountain of youth. But Christian hope overcomes the forces of despair and decay in the midst of this world, and provides foretastes of the coming kingdom where anyone who will receive the Lamb’s sacrifice will be raised to life, and where the glory and honor of the nations will be presented as offerings to the King of kings.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Kingdom, Andy Crouch, 2018
Christian hope is a firm assurance of divine renewal, not a belief in a better world or eternal youth, but a promise of resurrection and divine honor amidst decay.
In simple terms: Hope promises resurrection, not worldly improvement.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine renewal amid decay.
Themes
faith
hope
eternity
redemption
spirituality
Mood
reverent
hopeful
determined
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal suffering
- social injustice
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
eschatology
apologetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hope shape your response to injustice?
- What does resurrection mean for daily life?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be challenged by overwhelming present suffering.
![“Thus it is that we may patiently pass through this life with its misery, hunger, cold, contempt, reproaches, and other troubles - content with this one thing: that our King [Jesus] will never leave us destitute, but will provide for our needs until, our warfare ended, we are called to triumph.” quote by John Calvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a6/john-calvin-490_christianity_thus-it-is-that-we-may-patiently-pass-th_1680218.jpg)
