Always Remember the Basis for Our Hope  

Read: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 NLT – Always remember that Jesus Christ, a – Bible Gateway

“Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.” 2 Timothy 2:8 NLT

In life it is often said there are no guarantees. That is true as far as it depends on fallen human beings in a fallen world. There are no guarantees. A guarantee is only as valid as the one assuring that guarantee. The only person able to assume that role is Jesus Christ. Jesus made a number of remarkable statements recorded in the New Testament. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (Jn.14:6 nlt) and “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” (Jn.11:25 nlt) Jesus backed up those statements by rising from dead. It is the basis for our hope.

Jesus proved He was the only way to the Father by being the only one who was able to take on our sin, dying for it, and rising again. The fact that Jesus rose from the dead guarantees our salvation and eternal life with Him. Because He defeated death and now lives, we also will live eternally when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. The apostle Paul said this was the Good News that he preached.

It is essential for Christians to always remember the basis for our hope. Jesus rose from the grave and defeated death. If Jesus did not rise, we would still be dead in our sins with no hope of salvation and eternal life. Christianity demands a risen savior. “If we die with him, we will also live with him.” (2Tim.2:11 nlt) There is no hope without it.