Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

From Despair to Living Hope

In what condition are those who are without Christ? BR-ASI9 49.5

“Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, . . . that at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.” Ephesians 2:11, 12. BR-ASI9 49.6

What does hope become to the Christian? BR-ASI9 49.7

“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.” Hebrews 6:19. BR-ASI9 49.8

In bereavement, from what hopeless sorrow are Christians delivered? BR-ASI9 49.9

“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13. BR-ASI9 49.10

Unto what has the resurrection of Christ begotten us? BR-ASI9 49.11

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to His abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3. BR-ASI9 49.12

What is the Christian’s hope called? BR-ASI9 49.13

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:13. BR-ASI9 49.14

At what time did Paul expect to realize his hope? BR-ASI9 50.1

“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8. BR-ASI9 50.2

What does the prophet Jeremiah say is a good thing for a man to do? BR-ASI9 51.1

“It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3:26. BR-ASI9 51.2

What will this hope lead one to do? BR-ASI9 51.3

“And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.” 1 John 3:3. BR-ASI9 51.4

What is the condition of one whose hope is in God? BR-ASI9 51.5

“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” Psalm 146:5. “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.” Jeremiah 17:7. BR-ASI9 51.6

In the time of trouble, who will be the hope of God’s people? BR-ASI9 51.7

“The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter His voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake; but the Lord will be the hope of His people, and the strength of the children of Israel.” Joel 3:16. BR-ASI9 51.8

What inspiring words are spoken to such as hope in God? BR-ASI9 51.9

“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24. BR-ASI9 51.10

How long should our hope endure? BR-ASI9 51.11

“And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end.” Hebrews 6:11. BR-ASI9 51.12