121230 AM The Christian Triad – Faith, Hope, and Love

The Christian Triad: Faith, Hope, and LoveIntroduction:A. A triad is a group of three-especially of three closely related persons or things.B. Faith, hope, and love are presented in the New Testament as a type of triad for the Christian. .1.  “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb 11:1,6).- internal                              that leads to external —-        2.  “Hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?” (Rom 8:24-25).-confident                              that produces faith-filled                3.  “By this we know Jove, that he laid down his life for us” (1 John 3:16).- self-                              that seeks the good or the glory of               _I. Romans 5:1-5 ·We are                                 to GodII. 1Peter 1:13-22 ·We become deeply                              in GodIll. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ·We grow to                    like GodIV.  1Thessalonians 5:1-8 ·We                 ourselves as children of GodV.  1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 ·We steadfastly                    and                        to the glory of God