Hope

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● 1Pet 3:15 . . Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to
give the reason for the hope that you have.

The Greek word translated "hope" basically means to anticipate (usually with
pleasure) and to expect with confidence. Note the elements of anticipation,
expectation, and confidence.

Webster's definition of hope as a verb is very similar: 1) to desire with expectation
of obtainment, and 2) to expect with confidence and trust. Note the elements of
expectation, confidence, and trust.

Webster's definition of hope as a noun is: 1) a desire accompanied by expectation
of, or belief in, fulfillment, and 2) expectation of fulfillment or success. Note the
elements of expectation and belief.

In other words: Peter's hope is a know-so, in the bag, hope rather than a wishful
hope.

● Rom 12:12 . . Rejoicing in hope.

When people are praying for the best, while in the back of their mind dreading the
worst, they have no cause for rejoicing; no, but they do have plenty of cause to fear
the unknown.
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