Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 2 Corinthians 3:12 Hope means a feeling expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. What is your hope founded on? Paul based his hope on the new covenant. His hope was in Christ Jesus. He is referring to the gospel of the law in the earlier verses (may want to read 1 Corinthians 3:1-10). Paul had confidence in the gospel of Christ. This was the ministry of the Spirit. He had confidence in eternal life through Christ. This was the ministry that showed the way of justification. It will never be done away, but to abide forever.…