If you’re new to following Jesus, you must be excited to experience God’s endless love in a brand new way. But let’s be honest – there’s a lot of new stuff to take in, and it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed or worried that you might make mistakes along the way. The good news is, God has given you a hope that’s bigger than any challenge you’ll face.
These 40 verses on hope will encourage you greatly as you dive deeper into an amazing relationship with God. They’ll show you that your hope is unshakable, eternal, and all about Jesus coming back for you. The verses will teach you to wait patiently on the Lord, knowing that your hope will never be cut off. And they’ll fill your heart with joy and peace, no matter what you’re going through.
So, keep these verses close to your heart, my friend. Let them anchor your soul when doubts or discouragement come. Remember, God has plans for your welfare and a future filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11).
And as you grow in your faith, may your hope shine brighter and brighter, guiding you straight to the heart of the God who loves you more than you could ever imagine.
Bible Verses For New Christians About Hope
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
1 Peter 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.”
Philippians 3:20
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Zephaniah 3:17
“Your God is with you, a strong savior. He delights in you and calms you with his love. He celebrates you with joyful singing.”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
Psalm 39:7
“And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? I put my hope in you.”
Titus 2:13
“Looking forward to the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
“The challenges we face right now are only temporary. These challenges are getting us ready for something great that will last forever. We focus on things that can’t be seen, not the things we can see.”
Romans 8:18
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon.”
Romans 15:4
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Lamentations 3:21-23
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
1 John 5:13-14
“I am writing these things to you, so that you who believe in the name of the Son of God may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”
1 Peter 1:6-7
“In this, you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials. This is so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
Romans 5:3-5
“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Galatians 6:9
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time, he may exalt you. Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares for you.”
Psalm 46:1-3
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Hebrews 6:19
“We have a strong and secure anchor for the soul, a hope that reaches inside behind the curtain.”
Psalm 31:24
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
Proverbs 23:18
“Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.”
Psalm 130:5
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope.”
Psalm 71:5
“For you, O Lord, are my hope and my trust from my youth.”
Psalm 62:5
“Wait quietly for God alone, O my soul, because my hope comes from him.”
Psalm 33:18-19
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine.”
Psalm 119:114
“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.”
Lamentations 3:24
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”
Micah 7:7
“But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.”
Titus 1:2
“God, who never lies, promised eternal life before time began.”
1 Peter 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you.”
1 John 2:25
“And this is the promise he made to us: eternal life.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:1
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope.”
Colossians 1:27
“God has chosen to reveal the great wealth of glory in the mystery among the Gentiles. This mystery is Christ living in you, giving you the hope of glory.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
“I don’t want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have passed away, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
Titus 2:13
“Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Hebrews 6:18-19
“So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.”
The key themes from the verses are:
- God has a plan and a future filled with hope for you[1].
- Your hope is in the living, resurrected Jesus Christ[1].
- Your citizenship is in heaven, where you await your Savior.
- God delights in you and celebrates you with joy.
- Waiting on the Lord will renew your strength.
- Your hope is unshakable and eternal.
- Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and constant in prayer.
- The sufferings of this life are temporary compared to the glory to come.
- The Scriptures provide endurance and encouragement to give you hope.
- God’s love and mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great.
- Trials test and strengthen your faith, producing perseverance and hope.
- God’s peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
- Wait patiently for the Lord, for your hope will not be cut off.
- Your hope is anchored in God’s promises, which can never be broken.
- Christ’s return and the promise of eternal life give you a living hope.