I. Introduction

Believers can have an assurance of hope in Christ!

II. Assurance of hope comes in many ways

A. Warnings are not meant to terrify the humble (vs. 9)

B. Ministering to the saints brings assurance of hope (vs. 10-11)

C. Imitating faith & patience brings assurance of hope (vs. 12)

III. Assurance of hope comes from God!

A. God has made covenant promises (vs. 13a)

B. God has sworn by Himself & cannot lie (vs. 13b-14, 18a)

C. God has sworn for us (vs. 17)

IV. Assurance of hope is set before us!

A. Take hold of hope which is offered (vs. 18b)

B. Hope is our anchor which holds (vs. 19a)

C. Hope is always tied to Christ (vs. 19b-20)

V. Conclusion

Questions for Consideration: (1) Who can have assurance? (2) Who can give assurance? (3) How can you get assurance? (4) Who is always the ground of Christian assurance?