Friday, March 14, 2025

Faith, Love, and Hope (1 Thess. 1:3)

Just a few thoughts on Paul's earliest triad in 1 Thess. 1:3. 

Isn't it beautiful? 

Every Christian is a believer, a lover, and a hoper. We are drawn upward toward God, outward toward others, and forward toward the Parousia. Faith looks to the past, love works in the present, hope looks to the future. Furthermore, 

  • Faith works. It always leads to Spirit-produced good deeds.
  • Love labors. It always leads us to labor to the point of weariness for others.
  • Hope endures. It always produces steadfast endurance as we wait for the Lord's return. 

Little wonder Calvin called this verse "a brief definition of true Christianity."

Have a lovely day!