The Relation of Faith to Hope

Summary

The sermon explores the relationship between faith and hope, emphasizing that faith is a gift from God that gives believers the ability to believe and provides substance to the things hoped for, particularly eternal life and resurrection. The gospel defines what to believe, centering on salvation by grace and the resurrection of the dead, which is the foundation of Christian hope. The preacher stresses the importance of the gospel message and God's unchangeable promises, which give believers a certain and steadfast hope anchored in Christ. Ultimately, faith makes the future hope of eternal life real and present to the believer.