The three things Paul saw are familiar to many Christians: faith, hope, and love. First, Paul was thankful because of their faith in Christ Jesus. They heard the word of the gospel and in response they put their faith in Jesus. They had a real relationship of trusting love in Him. What Does the Bible Say About Faith Hope And Love? Helpful. Not Helpful. So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Hebrews 11:1 ESV / 97 helpful votes. Helpful. Not Helpful. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 ESV / 73 helpful votes. Helpful What does the Bible say about faith, hope, and love? 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) says, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." In context Paul lists faith, hope, and love as three primary gifts all Christians will always have. 1 Corinthians 12 to 14 are three chapters focusing mainly on spiritual gifts. To know faith, hope, and love is to know mercy, for to know them is to know the Father and his love. The God who creates and saves out of love, the God who allows the creature a real share in his love through faith, and the God who thus gives the person an infinite horizon of hope beyond suffering and death is the God who is rightly named Mercy. In this second iteration of faith, hope, and love to the Thessalonians, Paul regarded faith and love as our breastplate. A breastplate defends the heart, the source of faith and love. Hope is a helmet, armor which protects the head. Hope of salvation is the intellectual core of our redemption-God's promise of what we will be. In sum, Michaels observes, "Hope in Hebrews is a faithful or persistent hope, and love is a faithful or enduring love. All three rely on the faithfulness of God." 35. The Apostle Paul employs the triad of faith, hope and love several times. Love is the greatest gift, and chapter 13 is often called The Love Chapter. Many wedding vows contain the passage which includes verses 4-13. Verse 13 says, "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.". Faith, hope, and love are the three gifts that will be ours throughout all eternity. And agape love is the ultimate gift. God in His goodness gives us the privilege of possessing these gifts today, and we look forward to having them remain with us forever. K6Xm.