Suffering leads to endurance

Through hardships, believers develop patience and the ability to perservere.

Endurance builds character

Patience and endurance in turn, build a strong proven character.

Character creates hope

This established character gives rise to a confidant hope.

Hope is certain

This hope is not a fickle or easily disappointed expectation, but a solid assurance.

Hope’s foundation

This hope is not based on one’s circumstances but on the unchangeable love of God which is experienced through the Holy Spirit.