Hope is Not a Dream with Michael Horton

Is hope just wishful thinking—or something far more certain? In this rich theological reflection, Michael Horton challenges popular ideas of hope as fantasy or blind optimism. Drawing from Scripture, he shows how biblical hope is grounded in God’s promises, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, and confirmed by the resurrection. True hope, far from being an escape, anchors us in reality and empowers us to persevere with confidence and joy. Part of The Theological Foundation Papers series, this talk connects the insights of the State of the Great Commission Report with the deep assurance of gospel-centered hope in a world full of doubt and despair.

Watch now to rediscover how Christian hope is a response to what God has already done—and a confident expectation of what is yet to come.

00:00 Nietzsche’s Perspective on Hope
00:58 Biblical View of Hope
01:52 Abraham’s Faith and God’s Promise
03:35 The Resurrection and Its Implications
04:46 Living in Hope Through Faith

For a deeper look at the ideas shared in the video, read

Lausanne Occasional Paper No. 93

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Speaker's Bio

Michael Horton

Michael Horton is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California and Editor-in-Chief at Sola Media. His most recent books include Justification, Shaman and Sage, and he is co-editor of Prophet, Priest, King: Theology in Global Perspective.