Hope That Goes the Distance : Experiencing God's Future Today

by Wilhite, Jud

• ISBN13: 9780801064630
• ISBN10: 0801064635
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Baker Books

Summary

The Bible says, "Be joyful in hope." God is called the "God of hope." And, certainly, believers look forward to heaven with hope. So why do Christians -- and a good many others -- feel so ... hopeless? Jud Wilhite tackles this question with passion and insight. Biblical hope is not merely a promise of some future event, says Wilhite, but a tangible gift that can change our lives now. In Hope That Goes the Distance, Wilhite helps you to embrace that gift as your own. Through biblical teachings and compelling stories, he describes how the pillars of hope -- God's character and God's promises -- can spark radical life changes. Hope not only will bring joy to your journey, it can also help renew relationships and re-energize your goals. You don't have to feel hopeless. Hope That Goes the Distance teems with truth both profound and practical to jumpstart hopefulness in your heart. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	11	(2)
Introduction	13	(6)
1. A Hope That Trusts God's Character	19	(20)
2. A Hope That Is Stored in Heaven	39	(18)
3. A Hope That Anticipates Jesus' Return	57	(14)
4. A Hope That Purifies Our Lives	71	(16)
5. A Hope That Releases Bitterness	87	(20)
6. A Hope That Transforms Suffering	107	(16)
7. A Hope That Faces Fear	123	(14)
8. A Hope That Inspires Boldness	137	(14)
Conclusion	151	(2)
Notes	153