The Thoughts of Wesley son of Cornelius

"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith (pistis), you labor prompted by love (agape), and your endurance inspired by hope (elpis) in our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 1:3 NIV)

"Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Romans 5:1-5)

"By faith we eagerly await through the righteousness for which we hope. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." (Galatians 5:5-6)

"We have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints--the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven ..." (Colossians 1:4-5a)

"Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we confess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." (Hebrews 10:22-24)

"Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers [philadelphia], love one another deeply, from the heart." (1 Peter 1:21-22)

NOTE: The picture is of the Greek sister goddesses called the Graces or Charities. They are who I pictured when I thought of the close connection of love, faith, and hope. However, the Graces personify Splendor, Mirth, and Good Cheer.