A looking forward to something for which it is known that it will take place. As the Bible uses the term, it is not the modern “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice if...” or “I wish that would happen.” The Bible uses it to refer to something (like our resurrection) which is sure to happen. For the Bible to say, “We hope in our resurrection,” means that we are looking forward with great anticipation to the resurrection we know we will have.

Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation

1. Trust, or reliance. 2. In the context of recovery, gaining the belief that a better life is obtainable. 3. The frequent result of becoming a member of AA, working the AA Steps, and participating in the fellowship. 4. Looking forward to the changes we make in ourselves both positively affecting our lives and our relationships with others.

the destiny or future blessing of the believers in any given dispensation. The "hope" of a believer is a certainty - not just a possible future happening in the way the word is used today.

Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life. Hope implies a certain amount of — i.e. believing that a positive outcome is possible even when there is some evidence to the contrary.