| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity |
| Editors | D Hunter, P van Geest, B.J. Lietaert Peerbolte |
| Place of Publication | Leiden |
| Publisher | Brill |
| Pages | 308 - 313 |
| Volume | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Abstract
Faithfulness is a notion as comprehensive as it is layered. Indeed, the term refers to an attribute ascribed to God and to a virtue set as a standard for humanity in Scripture and early Christian tradition, and which is also described as an experienced line of conduct in the relationship with humans and God. Etymologically related to “faith” (Lat. fides; Gk pistis), “faithfulness” as a divine and human attribute expresses unconditional and continuing loyalty to a person, cause, or community. This loyalty remains regardless of circumstances or developments. Faithfulness is closely related to trust because it is nourished by it, but faithfulness also perpetuates trust.
In this article we describe three layers in the meaning of faithfulness:
1. God’s faithfulness to his people;
2. Christ’s faithfulness;
3. people’s faithfulness to each other and to God.
In this article we describe three layers in the meaning of faithfulness:
1. God’s faithfulness to his people;
2. Christ’s faithfulness;
3. people’s faithfulness to each other and to God.
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