Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical terms, the concept of "prospect" can be understood as the anticipation or expectation of future events, blessings, or outcomes, often grounded in faith and the promises of God. The Bible frequently addresses the idea of looking forward with hope and trust in God's providence and plan.
Hope and ExpectationThe Bible often speaks of hope as a confident expectation rooted in God's faithfulness. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "tikvah" is often translated as hope, conveying a sense of waiting and expectation.
Jeremiah 29:11 states, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." This verse highlights the prospect of a future filled with God's blessings and guidance.
Faith in God's PromisesThe New Testament continues this theme, emphasizing faith in God's promises as the foundation for hopeful prospects.
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This assurance allows believers to look forward with confidence, trusting in the fulfillment of God's promises.
Eternal ProspectThe ultimate prospect for Christians is eternal life through Jesus Christ. The New Testament frequently points to the hope of resurrection and eternal glory. In
Titus 1:2 , Paul speaks of "the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began." This eternal prospect is central to the Christian faith, providing a future-oriented perspective that transcends earthly circumstances.
Prospect of Righteousness and RewardThe Bible also addresses the prospect of righteousness and the rewards that come from living a life pleasing to God.
Galatians 6:9 encourages believers, "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." This verse underscores the prospect of spiritual reward and the importance of perseverance in faith and good works.
Prospect in TrialsEven in the face of trials and suffering, the Bible offers a prospect of hope and growth.
James 1:2-4 advises, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Here, the prospect of spiritual maturity and completeness is presented as a result of enduring trials with faith.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of prospect is deeply intertwined with themes of hope, faith, and the anticipation of God's promises. Whether looking forward to earthly blessings, spiritual growth, or eternal life, the Bible encourages believers to maintain a hopeful and expectant outlook, grounded in the assurance of God's unchanging nature and His faithful promises.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v.) That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
2. (v.) Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape.
3. (n.) A position affording a fine view; a lookout.
4. (v.) Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect.
5. (n.) The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state.
6. (v.) That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success.
7. (v. t.) To look over; to explore or examine for something; as, to prospect a district for gold.
8. (v. i.) To make a search; to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; as, to prospect for gold.
Library
AProspect of Revival
... AProspect of Revival. A Sermon (No.3514). Published on Thursday, June 1st, 1916.
Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At [22]the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington....
Heaven inProspect.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CLVII. Heaven inProspect. 7.7.7.7 James Montgomery. Heaven
inProspect. Palms of glory, raiment bright,. Crowns that never fade away,....
AProspect of Heaven.
... LIFE, DEATH AND FUTURITY. 555. " AProspect of Heaven. 555. CM Watts.
AProspect of Heaven. 1 There is a land of pure delight...
AProspect of Heaven Makes Death Easy.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:66. Aprospect of heaven
makes death easy. 1 There is a land of pure delight...
Prospect of Universal Blessedness.
... TRIUMPH OF CHRISTIANITY. 301. "Prospect of Universal Blessedness. 301.
CM Watts.Prospect of Universal Blessedness. 1 Lo! what...
Prospect of Universal Peace.
... PHILANTHROPIC SUBJECTS. 811. "Prospect of Universal Peace. 811. CM
Anonymous.Prospect of Universal Peace. 1 O'er mountain...
AProspect of Heaven Makes Death Easy.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 66 Aprospect of heaven makes death easy. CM Aprospect
of heaven makes death easy. There is a land of pure delight,....
The Final Conflict and Heaven in the NearProspect of Death.
... The Final Conflict and Heaven In the nearprospect of Death. V. In the near
prospect of Death. 8,8,8,8,8,8. O Herre Gott ich ruf zu dir....
Darkness Before the Dawn
... The first will be, ourprospect. We have aprospect that the day will break, and
the shadows flee away.... I. First of all, let us consider OURPROSPECT....
The Translation of Living Believers.
... we must all pay nature's debt." Nothing is more common than to hear such affirmations
as these which set death before the believer as his inevitableprospect....
Thesaurus
Prospect (10 Occurrences)... 5. (n.) The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a
prospect of the future state. 6. (v.) That which is hoped for
...Expectation (25 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Theprospect of the future; grounds upon which something excellent is expected
to happen;prospect of anything good to come, esp. of property or rank....
View (86 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Power of seeing, either physically or mentally; reach or range
of sight; extent ofprospect. 4. (n.) That which is seen...
Faced (32 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Ezekiel 40:20 The gate of the outer court whoseprospect is toward the
north, he measured its length and its breadth. (See NAS RSV)....
Fortified (79 Occurrences)
... than a horde of fugitives accustomed to the simple camp life of the wilderness and
unacquainted with appliances for siege and assault, theprospect of scaling...
Fort (8 Occurrences)
... than a horde of fugitives accustomed to the simple camp life of the wilderness and
unacquainted with appliances for siege and assault, theprospect of scaling...
Fortress (75 Occurrences)
... than a horde of fugitives accustomed to the simple camp life of the wilderness and
unacquainted with appliances for siege and assault, theprospect of scaling...
Fortification (5 Occurrences)
... than a horde of fugitives accustomed to the simple camp life of the wilderness and
unacquainted with appliances for siege and assault, theprospect of scaling...
East (228 Occurrences)
... The expressions are found in Ezekiel: "Even the gate that looketh toward the east"
(43:1); "The gate whoseprospect is toward the east" (43:4); but the idea of...
Gate (248 Occurrences)
... The expressions are found in Ezekiel: "Even the gate that looketh toward the east"
(43:1); "The gate whoseprospect is toward the east" (43:4); but the idea of...
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