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And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Co 13:13
What is the relation between faith, hope, and love? And why is “the greatest of these” love?
First, let’s make sure we have an understanding of what we’re talking about. If asked the definition of “faith,” many a Christian can rattle off Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” but what does that mean? This is one of those often quoted, but rarely understood verses. Read the rest of this entry »