1 Corinthians 13

11 When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.

12 Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.

13 Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

How am I spiritually growing?

CJB — But for now, three things last — trust, hope, love; and the greatest of these is love.

ESV — So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

NLT — Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

FAITH

The Greek term often translated as “faith” (pistis) implies belief, trust, and fidelity.

Biblical faith is a trusting reliance on the God revealed in Scripture, evidenced by obedience that springs not from fear, but from confidence in Him. It is well-rooted in both the historical record of God’s works and the transforming power of His Word.

Biblically, faith is not “blind.” It includes reasoned confidence in God’s Word and actions throughout history. Scripture portrays faith as an active reliance upon God, anchored in divine revelation and confirmed by changed lives, miracles, and historical testimonies.

Romans 10:17 — Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.

Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

2 Corinthians 5:7 — We walk by faith, not by sight.

James 1:2-4

My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy. You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering. If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.

Faith doesn't always know where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.

— Oswald Chambers

When it looks like things are out of control, behind the scenes there is a God who hasn’t surrendered His authority.

— A.W. Tozer

Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

— Corrie ten Boom

HOPE

Because of Jesus, we can have a hope that is not based on circumstances but rooted in the character of God.

— Tim Keller

Hebrews 6:19(a) — This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.

Hope means hoping when things are hopeless.

— G.K.Chesterton

Disappointment is inevitable. But to become discouraged, there’s a choice I make. God would never discourage me. He always guides me to Himself, so I choose hope.

— Charles Stanley

Relying on God has to begin all over again every day.

— C.S. Lewis

Hope has a thick skin and will endure many a blow. It will keep it alive, even when reason and sense would faint.

— John Bunyan

Even in those terrifying conditions, the miners refused to give up hope.

“Estamos bien en el refugio los 33.”

Their story is one of endurance, unity, and above all — hope that would not die.

LOVE

1 John 4:8 — God is love.

John 13:35 — In this way, everyone will know that you are my disciples. They will know it, if you really love each other.

1 John 4:7 — Dear friends, let us practice loving each other, for love comes from God and those who are loving and kind show that they are the children of God, and that they are getting to know him better.

"Dear Paco, meet me in front of the newspaper office at noon on Saturday. All is forgiven. I love you. Your father."

Never worry about numbers. Help one at a time, and start with those nearest you.

— Mother Teresa

Romans 8

38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.

39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Faith

Hope

Love