We are saved by hope

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. (Romans 8:24-25) ~~~~ This service was taken at Milward House Pilgrim Home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. ~~~~ *1/ Who are saved by hope? 2/ How are they saved by hope? 3/ The effect of being saved by hope.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the theological concept of being saved by hope, as presented in Romans 8:24-25, examining who possesses this hope, how it is sustained, and its practical effects on the believer's life. The central message emphasizes that true hope is not based on visible circumstances but on the unseen glory of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the promise of future resurrection. It distinguishes between the spiritual-mindedness of God's elect and the fleshly orientation of the world, urging believers to examine their assurance of salvation through the witness of the Spirit. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, offering comfort to those facing suffering or aging by pointing to the certainty of God's faithfulness and the ultimate joy of being with Christ. The sermon concludes by highlighting patient waiting as the natural fruit of this secure hope, which transforms present trials into a context for eternal expectation.