Main Answer
The KJV phrase “hope maketh not ashamed” in Romans 5:5 describes a hope that will prove secure. God Himself is the ground of the believer’s confidence. Paul grounds this confidence in God's love poured into believers through the Holy Spirit.
The verse follows a sequence in which suffering produces endurance and tested character leads toward hope. Paul speaks to people whose present circumstances can feel painful while their relationship with God has been secured through Christ.
The hope in view reaches beyond a desired change in circumstances. It rests on God's saving work and the future glory believers expect through Jesus Christ.
For a related Scripture study, read What Does 'Christ in You, the Hope of Glory' Mean?.
For a fuller guided study, see Uncovering Faith: A Christian Devotional on Hope (available to our members also).
The Extra Study below examines Romans 5:1-5 in its biblical setting. It then applies secure Christian hope to faithful Christian life today.
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