Introduction to the Coptic Catechism
What are the signs of a living faith?
Q38 · Faith That Works Through Love
- a. The feeling that my life is a pleasant journey in the company of my Savior, the Lord of glory, the crucified Jesus, even in the midst of tribulations.
- b. My church life should consolidate my personal relationship with the Holy Trinity, and my personal relationships should urge me towards a richer ecclesiastical life.
- c. Longing for the Lord’s second coming on the clouds.
- d. Continual spiritual progress so that one day, I may perhaps attain the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:13).
- e. Love for all humanity and prayer for the salvation of even those who resist the faith.
- f. Growth in knowledge through the Holy Bible and delight in the experience of the holy fathers.
- g. Prayer for the whole world and for future generations, even until the Lord’s second coming.
- h. Delight in the experience being united with the heavenlies.