What is the Christian definition of "hope"?

In Christianity, "hope" is a confident expectation based on trust in God. It contrasts with the common modern definition of "hope," which indicates less certainty about the fulfillment of one's wishes.

In the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13:13 lists hope as one of the three main elements of Christian character, along with faith and love. Hope is a dynamic state of having confidence in the fulfillment of the promises God made. A Christian cannot place hope in anything other than God and is explicitly warned against placing hope in riches, idols and other people. Instead, hope is an expectation of joy from the divine promises such as salvation, righteousness and eternal life.