[evangmlw]

Salvation is much more than just living forever in the presence of God. Also, if you do a word study on "hope," you will discover it goes far beyond the normal English definition of "hope."

"elpis" -- "favorable and CONFIDENT EXPECTATION" "elpis" describes the happy anticipation of good." ~Vines

Hope is a CONFIDENT EXPECTATION in the steadfast promise of God. God cannot fail! God is holding on to me; I am not holding on to Him; else I would surely fail. I could not save myself, I cannot keep myself.

[boatbums]

AMEN!