The Road to Hope

Hope always begins with a need

Romans 15:1–3 NIV

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”

Hope is realized when we can learn endurance and encouragement from the Scriptures

Romans 15:4 NIV

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

Godly hope leads to a radically transformed outlook

Hope and Unity

Romans 15:5–6 NIV

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hope and Acceptance

Romans 15:7 NIV

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

Hope and Peace

Romans 15:13 NIV

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.