Bible Quote by Jay E. Adams
““Hope in the Scriptures always is a confident expectation; the word hope never carries even the connotation of uncertainty that adheres to our English term (as when we say cautiously, “I hope so”). There is no “hope so” about the biblical concept.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Hope in the Scriptures” by Jay E. Adams, 1999
Biblical hope is certain and confident, unlike the tentative “I hope so” in everyday language; it carries no doubt.
In simple terms: Biblical hope is sure.
Key Takeaway
Trust in biblical hope.
Themes
faith
certainty
theology
Mood
contemplative
encouraging
Type
religious
theological
When to use this quote
- prayer
- teaching
- counseling
- personal study
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
linguistics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does certain hope affect your outlook?
- Can you hold hope without certainty?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of human doubt in growth.
