This document discusses the comfort that faith, hope, and love can provide based on passages from the Bible. It explains that having faith in God and His promises allows one to comfort others during difficult times. It also notes that hope for a brighter future based on God's word provides real comfort. Additionally, love is comforting because it promotes unity among believers and allows them to support and correct one another.

1. The Comfort of Faith, Hope and Love 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 1 Thessalonians 1:3

2. The Comfort of Faith, Hope and Love Your faith can comfort others (1 Thess. 3:7-8) Having hope based on God’s promises provides comfort (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) This involves more than just kind words and a pat on the hand. (John 11:19, 31) When God promises a brighter future, there is real reason to hope and find comfort! (Psalm 119:49-50; Romans 15:4) The comfort of hope motivates! (1 Thess. 5:11)

3. The Comfort of Faith, Hope and Love Love is comforting… Because it promotes unity and like-mindedness . (Philippians 2:1-2; Psalm 133:1; 2 Cor. 3:11) Because it promotes mutual correction & support. (1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2:11-12; Hebrews 3:13)