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Biblical Prophecies of Hope and Future Redemption

Biblical prophecies of hope and future redemption are woven throughout the Old and New Testaments, offering assurance of divine intervention and restoration. This hope is often rooted in God's character and His covenant promises to His people [10, 11].

One foundational aspect of this hope is the promise of a future for God's people. Proverbs 23:18 states, "Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off" [1]. This sentiment is echoed in Jeremiah 31:17, which declares, "There is hope for your latter end, says Yahweh; and your children shall come again to their own border" [3]. Even in times of judgment and exile, God provided promises of return and restoration, demonstrating His enduring love and care for His rebellious people [12]. For instance, Hosea 2:15 speaks of God giving vineyards and making the "valley of Achor for a door of hope," signifying a return to a state of favor and responsiveness like in their youth [2].

The concept of hope is deeply intertwined with waiting upon God. This waiting is not passive but an active expectation of God's providence, salvation, mercy, pardon, guidance, protection, and the fulfillment of His word and promises [6]. The "hope of Israel" was a significant theme, particularly for Jewish Christians who looked forward to the Messiah's coming [13].

A central element of future redemption is the resurrection of the dead. Acts 24:15 articulates this hope: "having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust" [4]. This belief in a future resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian hope, supported by Jesus' own resurrection and the presence of the Holy Spirit as evidence of what is to come [9]. The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross-references Revelation 20:12, which speaks of the dead being judged, with numerous passages that underscore the certainty of resurrection and divine judgment, including John 5:28 and 1 Corinthians 15:21 [5].

Prophecies also point to a spiritual renewal and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Joel 2, for example, foretells a "more terrific judgment" but then pivots to a promise of blessings in the "last days" under Messiah, including the outpouring of the Holy Spirit [8, 14]. This prophecy was seen as fulfilled in earnest on Pentecost and will be more fully realized at the restoration of Israel [14]. This spiritual restoration constitutes the "true restoration of God's people" [14].

The ultimate redemption is often understood as a comprehensive deliverance from all iniquities. Psalm 130:7 encourages Israel to hope in the Lord, stating that "He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities" [15]. This redemption, though future at the time of the psalm's writing, was certain due to God's promise and Christ's agreement to be the Redeemer [15]. This encompasses all sins—original and actual, secret and open, of heart, lip, and life—providing a strong basis for hope [15].

The ascension of Christ is also presented as a fulfillment of prophecy and a basis for future hope. Prophecies in Psalms 24:7 and 68:18 speak of Christ's ascension, which was foretold by Jesus himself and described in Acts 1:9 [7]. His ascension to supreme power and dignity, after atoning for sin, serves as a forerunner for believers and signifies His ongoing intercession and the sending of the Holy Spirit [7].

Sources

  1. Proverbs “Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off. -- Proverbs 23:18”
  2. Hosea “I will give her vineyards from there, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope; and she will respond there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. -- Hosea 2:15”
  3. Jeremiah “There is hope for your latter end, says Yahweh; and your children shall come again to their own border. -- Jeremiah 31:17”
  4. Acts “having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. -- Acts 24:15”
  5. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge “Revelation 20:12 cross-references: Psalms 28:4, Psalms 62:12, Psalms 69:28, Proverbs 24:12, Proverbs 24:29, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Jeremiah 17:10, Jeremiah 32:19, Daniel 7:10, Daniel 12:1, Matthew 16:27, Luke 10:20, John 5:28, John 11:25, Acts 24:15, Romans 2:6, Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 15:21, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Philippians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15, Revelation 2:23, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 11:18, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 17:8, Revelation 19:5, Revelation 20:11, Revelation 20:13, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 22:12”
  6. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Waiting Upon God — As the God of providence -- Jer 14:22. As the God of salvation -- Ps 25:5. As the Giver of all temporal blessings -- Ps 104:27,28; Ps 145:15,16. For Mercy. -- Ps 123:2. Pardon. -- Ps 39:7,8. The consolation of Israel. -- Lu 2:25. Salvation. -- Ge 49:18; Ps 62:1,2. Guidance and teaching. -- Ps 25:5. Protection. -- Ps 33:20; 59:9,10. The fulfillment of His word. -- Hab 2:3. The fulfillment of His promises. -- Ac 1:4. Hope of righteous by faith. -- Ga 5:5. Coming of Christ. -- 1Co 1:7; 1Th 1:10. Is good -- Ps 52:9. God calls us to -- Zep 3:8. Exhortat”
  7. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Ascension of Christ, The — Prophecies respecting -- Ps 24:7; 68:18; Eph 4:7,8. Foretold by himself -- Joh 6:62; 7:33; 14:28; 16:5; 20:17. Forty days after his resurrection -- Ac 1:3. Described -- Ac 1:9. From Mount Olivet -- Lu 24:50; Mr 11:1; Ac 1:12. While blessing his disciples -- Lu 24:50. When he had atoned for sin -- Heb 9:12; 10:12. Was triumphant -- Ps 68:18. Was to supreme power and dignity -- Lu 24:26; Eph 1:20,21; 1Pe 3:22. As the forerunner of his people -- Heb 6:20. To intercede -- Ro 8:34; Heb 9:24. To send the Holy Spirit -- Joh 16:7; Ac 2:33. To recei”
  8. Joel (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Joel 2 (introduction): THE COMING JUDGMENT A MOTIVE TO REPENTANCE. PROMISE OF BLESSINGS IN THE LAST DAYS. (Joel 2:1-32) A more terrific judgment than that of the locusts is foretold, under imagery drawn from that of the calamity then engrossing the afflicted nation. He therefore exhorts to repentance, assuring the Jews of Jehovah's pity if they would repent. Promise of the Holy Spirit in the last days under Messiah, and the deliverance of all believers in Him. Blow . . . trumpet--to sound an alarm of coming war (Num 10:1-10; Hos 5:8; Amo 3:6); the office of the p”
  9. 2 Corinthians (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on 2 Corinthians 5:7: 5:7 Our hope for future resurrection can only be known by faith (see Heb 11:1, 3, 27), yet we do have Jesus’ own resurrection and the presence of the Holy Spirit as evidence of what is to come (1 Cor 15:1-9; Eph 1:14).”
  10. Lamentations (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Lamentations 3:24: (Num 18:20; Psa 16:5; Psa 73:26; Psa 119:57; Jer 10:16). To have God for our portion is the one only foundation of hope.”
  11. Psalms (Baptist/Reformed) “John Gill on Psalms 130:6: Let Israel hope in the Lord,.... The psalmist having himself hope in the Lord and in his word, through a view of forgiveness with him, exhorts and encourages others to do so likewise, even every Israelite indeed; and such may comfortably hope in him for salvation, which was designed, contrived, promised, and now wrought out for sinners, the chief of sinners, and to be had freely; and the Gospel declaration is, that whosoever believes in Christ shall be saved; as well as for the remission of sin, which God has promised in covenant; proclaimed in Christ, whom he has se”
  12. Micah (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Micah 2:12: 2:12-13 God showed his love and care for his rebellious people by giving them a promise of hope even as he spoke of exile and despair. Israel would be scattered, but they would be brought back (cp. Deut 4:26-29; 30:1-6).”
  13. Ephesians (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Ephesians 1:12: (Eph 1:6, Eph 1:14). who first trusted in Christ--rather (we Jewish Christians), "who have before hoped in the Christ": who before the Christ came, looked forward to His coming, waiting for the consolation of Israel. Compare Act 26:6-7, "I am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come." Act 28:20, "the hope of Israel" [ALFORD]. Compare Eph 1:18; Eph 2:12; Eph 4:4.”
  14. Joel (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Joel 2:28: afterward--"in the last days" (Isa 2:2) under Messiah after the invasion and deliverance of Israel from the northern army. Having heretofore stated the outward blessings, he now raises their minds to the expectation of extraordinary spiritual blessings, which constitute the true restoration of God's people (Isa 44:3). Fulfilled in earnest (Act 2:17) on Pentecost; among the Jews and the subsequent election of a people among the Gentiles; hereafter more fully at the restoration of Israel (Isa 54:13; Jer 31:9, Jer 31:34; Eze 39:29; Zac 12:10) and the conseq”
  15. Psalms (Baptist/Reformed) “John Gill on Psalms 130:7: And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. The Lord shall do it; in whom Israel is encouraged to hope; with whom grace and redemption were; or who was appointed to be the Redeemer. Redemption was then future, when these words were said, but certain, by the promise of God and agreement of Christ; and would be of the whole Israel, or elect of God; and that from "all" their iniquities, original and actual; sins, secret and open, of heart, lip, and life: and which is no small encouragement for Israel to hope in the Lord, for the sake of which this is added; as w”
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